Bitcoin and Ethereum trade in a narrow range this week as markets await developments in US-Iran talks

Bitcoin opened trading on Friday, May 22, 2026, at $77,546.53, up slightly by 0.1% compared to Thursday’s opening price, before easing to $77,288.79 by 7:55 a.m. Eastern Time.

Meanwhile, Ethereum opened trading at $2,131.71, rising 0.2% from Thursday’s opening level, before slipping to $2,126.43 by the same time.

Despite both cryptocurrencies trading lower compared to last week, they have moved within a narrow range since the start of the week.

Comparing Monday’s opening prices with today’s levels, Bitcoin has traded within a range of no more than $132, while Ethereum’s movement has been limited to just around $2.

Investors are waiting to see whether clearer signs of progress will emerge in peace efforts between the United States and Iran later today or over the weekend, as both sides continue to maintain their positions.

The United States continues insisting on the removal of enriched uranium from Iran, while Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, insists that enriched uranium must remain inside the country.

Current Bitcoin Prices

Bitcoin’s opening price on Friday morning rose 0.1% compared to Thursday’s opening. Performance versus previous periods was as follows:

• One week ago: down 4.3%

• One month ago: up 1.6%

• One year ago: down 29.3%

Bitcoin recorded its all-time high at $126,198.07 on October 6, 2025, while its all-time low was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010.

Current Ethereum Prices

Ethereum’s opening price rose 0.2% compared to Thursday’s opening. Performance relative to previous periods was as follows:

• One week ago: down 6.5%

• One month ago: down 8.4%

• One year ago: down 16.5%

Ethereum recorded its all-time high at $4,953.73 on August 24, 2025, while its all-time low was $0.4209 on October 21, 2015.