Markets· August 17, 2026 at 01:57 p.m.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Dip Slightly as Analysts Question Bear Market Bottom
Key takeaways
- Bitcoin opened at $62,829.64 on August 17, 2026
- Ethereum opened at $1,874.10 on August 17, 2026
- Bitcoin has fallen more than 3% over the past week
On Monday, August 17, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $62,829.64, a 0.3% decrease from Sunday's opening price. By 9:17 a.m. ET, the price had risen to $63,413.32. Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,874.10, down 0.4% from the previous day's opening, with the price reaching $1,894.98 by the same time. Over the past week, Bitcoin has fallen by more than 3%, while Ethereum has dropped 1.8%. Analysts remain divided on whether the current crypto bear market has reached its bottom. Some, like Adam Livingston, view Bitcoin's recent low volatility as a potential breakout signal, while others anticipate further declines.
