Ethereum
The #2 crypto asset — more tied to the Nasdaq than Bitcoin, and closer to “tech beta” for interview purposes.
Previous close $1,813.56
Chart — coming soon
1-month, 3-month, 1-year sparklines land in the next update — along with 52-week high / low stats and YTD performance.
The 30-second take
Ethereum has a different story to Bitcoin: it's a programmable-contracts platform, not just a store of value. Its price correlates more tightly with Nasdaq risk appetite. Post the 2024 spot-ETF approval it trades like a high-beta tech asset. In interviews, pair ETH and BTC carefully — don't conflate. If asked about crypto, the analytical lens is different for each. Don't volunteer a view; but if pressed, frame it as a risk-asset signal.
Historical reference points
Bankers instinctively contextualise today's level against these moments. Each row shows how far the current level is above / below that reference.
- 2018 ICO peakJan 2018$1,432.00+23.94%
- 2020 pre-DeFi lowMar 2020$110.00+1513.41%
- 2021 all-time highNov 2021$4,865.00-63.52%
- Post-FTX lowNov 2022$880.00+101.68%
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Master the whole framework
The live numbers are one leg. Read the lesson for the four things to always know, plus the full interview script.
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