Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Monday, August 17, 2026: Crypto prices down slightly as analysts question timing of bear market bottom

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $62,829.64 on Monday, August 17, 2026, 0.3% lower than Sunday's opening price. As of 9:17 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $63,413.32.

Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,874.10 on Monday, August 17, 2026, down 0.4% from Sunday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $1,894.98 as of 9:17 a.m. ET.

Bitcoin is down more than 3% over the past week, while ethereum has fallen 1.8%. Investors continue to parse conflicting data. Softer economic signals reported last week lower the short-term risk of higher interest rates, and that could support demand for riskier assets. But this crypto bear market has extended long enough to keep investors and analysts guessing. At least one analyst — Adam Livingston — points to Bitcoin's low volatility in recent weeks as a breakout signal, while others see the digital currency falling further before bottoming out.

Current price of bitcoin and ethereum

Bitcoin

The price of bitcoin this morning was 0.3% lower than Sunday's opening price. Here's a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month, and year:

• One week ago: -3.1%

• One month ago: -1.5%

• One year ago: -46.5%