Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Monday, September 28, 2026: Bitcoin loses ground after Trump rejects Iran's 7-day plan

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $84,457.30 on Monday, September 28, 2026, nearly even with Sunday's opening price. As of 7:20 a.m. ET this morning, bitcoin fell sharply to $82,957.64.

Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,687.59 on Monday, September 28, 2026, down 0.3% from Sunday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved slightly lower this morning to $2,662.70 as of 7:20 a.m. ET.

Bitcoin and ethereum prices opened very much in line with their opening levels we observed last Thursday and Friday. While ethereum prices are showing some additional stability this morning, the price of bitcoin is moving significantly lower in early trading.

A strong U.S. dollar, higher bond yields, and rising oil prices thanks to growing pessimism for peace with Iran are dulling the shine of non-yielding assets like crypto and precious metals.

After President Trump rejected Iran's 7-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude oil prices (BZ=F) are back over $100 a barrel this morning, and expectations for a rate increase next month are rising right along with it.

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