Bitcoin (BTC-USD) Opens at $80,261.86, Ethereum (ETH-USD) at $2,511.31

On August 28, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $80,261.86, which is 1.5% higher than the previous day's opening. As of 7:00 a.m. ET, its price fell to $79,560.02. Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,511.31, up 0.2% from Thursday, also dropping to $2,505.68 later. Bitcoin's opening price is the highest since May 15, and both cryptocurrencies have posted significant percentage increases over the past week. These developments matter for investors as upcoming economic events may impact crypto market dynamics significantly.