Ethereum Price has recently experienced a noticeable decline, dropping 4.19% to $4156.13. This marks the lowest 5 p.m. level since August 8, 2025, when Ethereum traded at $4058.09. Such a decrease is significant, as it is the largest percentage drop since August 1, 2025, when Ethereum fell 5.21%.
Understanding the Ethereum Price Decline
The recent dip represents a consistent downward trend, with Ethereum declining for two consecutive days, amounting to a 7.02% decrease over this period. This is the worst two-day stretch since the consecutive days ending August 2, 2025, with a fall of 8.45%.
Month and Year-to-Date Performance
Despite the recent drop, Ethereum is still showing a positive trend month-to-date, boasting an 11.26% increase. Year-to-date, Ethereum has climbed 24.26%, indicating solid long-term growth despite short-term volatility.
Comparison to Historical Highs and Lows
Currently, Ethereum is down 14.59% from its all-time intraday high of $4865.81 on November 10, 2021. However, it remains up 60.51% from the same time last year when it was trading at $2589.33.
Furthermore, Ethereum is down by 13.24% from its 52-week high of $4790.13 on August 14, 2025. Yet, it has seen a dramatic rise of 196.50% from its 52-week low of $1387.85 on April 9, 2025.
Intraday Trading Insights
On the intraday level, Ethereum traded as low as $4115.01, marking the lowest point since August 9, 2025, when it hit $4006.69. At today’s intraday low, the drop was 5.14%, signaling a volatile trading session for investors.
These fluctuations highlight the inherent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, where prices can swing significantly within short periods, driven by market sentiment and external factors.
Note: The Ethereum price is a 5 p.m. ET snapshot from Kraken, compiled by Dow Jones Market Data.
