Ethereum — 2026-09-18
$2,496.53Up +1.63%24h
Change since the previous record
Up $50.06 (2.05%)
- Previous record
- $2,446.47 · 2026-09-17 14:04 UTC
View the previous record. Based on the two recorded prices; separate from the 24h change.
Research details
- Confidence
- MEDIUM
- Status
- CHANGED
- Previous record source
- CoinMarketCap AI (page-embedded data, automated collector)
Collector note
The commentary below quotes different figures (up 1.62% to $2,471.39) from the recorded price above.
CoinMarketCap AI commentary
Retained for audit context; its figures conflict with the recorded price above and it is not independently verified.
Ethereum is up 1.62% to $2,471.39 in 24h, closely tracking a broader market recovery. It shows a strong correlation (71% with the S&P 500 and 70% with Gold) over 24h, indicating a macro-driven move. The rise is primarily driven by a relief rally across crypto assets following the Federal Reserve's widely anticipated rate hike.
- Primary reason: Broader market beta lift as Bitcoin and total crypto market cap rose, with the Fed hike largely priced in.
- Secondary reasons: A cascade of short liquidations, with $98.43M in ETH positions liquidated in 24h, amplifying the upward move.
- Near-term market outlook: If ETH holds above $2,400 support, it could test resistance at $2,550–$2,600; a break below risks a drop toward $2,356. Watch for the next Fed signal and ETF flow reversals.
Evidence
CoinMarketCap price-analysis page data: US$2,496.53, +1.63% (24h). Analysis title: "Latest Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis".
Verification notes
Price and 24h change were read directly from CoinMarketCap's own page data (not cross-checked against an independent feed). CMC AI's analysis text is attributed commentary, not independently verified fact; catalyst/causal claims within it require separate confirmation before being treated as fact.
Why it matters
Tracks Ethereum's latest price move and CoinMarketCap AI's own stated reasoning, without independent cross-verification against a second price feed.