📊 ETH Price Comparison: 2018 vs. Early 2026 (Live Data)
2018 (Binance ETH/USDT data):
In early 2018, ETH was trading roughly between $800–$900 USD on Binance in January. �
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Through mid-2018, prices often ranged ~$500–$600 USD. �
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That year is remembered for both high volatility and a major correction from the 2017 peak. �
Today (as of Feb 22–23, 2026):
ETH is trading around $1,940–$1,970 USD in the spot market. �
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Multiple live market sources show ETH near $1,950 USD with minor intraday variation. �
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Comparison snapshot:
Timeframe
ETH Price (Approx)
Jan–Jun 2018
~$500–$900 USD �
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Feb 2026
~$1,940–$1,970 USD �
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Key takeaway:
ETH’s price today on Binance’s major ETH/USDT market is roughly 2–4× higher than typical 2018 levels (on average), depending on the month you reference in 2018. Prices have also diverged significantly since then due to Ethereum’s ecosystem growth, larger smart contract adoption, and macro trends.#TrumpNewTariffs #TokenizedRealEstate #BTCMiningDifficultyIncrease #PredictionMarketsCFTCBacking #HarvardAddsETHExposure $BTC $ETH $XRP