Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026: Crypto prices tumble as Iran war reignites

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $77,395.89 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1.5% lower than Tuesday's opening price. As of 7:13 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved down to $76,597.13.

Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,417.66 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, down 2.0% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved even lower this morning to $2,373.76 as of 7:13 a.m. ET.

Bitcoin and ethereum prices are tumbling this morning in the wake of another round of U.S. airstrikes against Iranian targets, escalating the violent war between the two countries. Iran retaliated to the latest strikes by attacking U.S. military bases with rockets and drones.

The renewed fighting has raised oil prices (BZ=F) again, keeping inflation concerns high ahead of a critical Federal Reserve meeting later this month. This latest pressure on energy prices is increasing the probability of a rate increase, likely pushing crypto prices even lower since cryptocurrencies do not pay interest.

Current price of bitcoin and ethereum

Bitcoin

The price of bitcoin this morning was 1.5% lower than Tuesday's opening price. Here's a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month, and year: