Bitcoin and ethereum price today, Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Performance mixed as traders watch war developments

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $66,727.52 on Tuesday, 0.1% higher than Monday’s closing price of $66,691.44. The value of bitcoin at 7:15 a.m. ET had fallen below $66,500. Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,024.50 on Tuesday, roughly even with Monday’s closing price of $2,203.51. The value of ethereum at 7:15 a.m. ET had moved above $2,030. Crypto traders are closely watching developments in the Iran war. While crypto’s non-sovereign nature makes it a logical hedge against geopolitical conflict, the prospect ...