Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Monday, September 14, 2026: Crypto prices trying to hold as rate-hike expectations grow

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices started the day at lower levels on Monday, September 14, 2026, mirroring the trend from Friday. However, early trading saw a slight rise in both cryptocurrency values. The price of Bitcoin rose to $77,873.33 as of 7:31 a.m. ET, up from Sunday's opening price of $76,806.19, a 0.6% increase. Ethereum opened at $2,475.82, which was 2% lower than Sunday's opening price, but it climbed to $2,514.09 by 7:31 a.m. ET.

Higher oil prices, driven by Middle Eastern attacks, have contributed to the current market conditions. The Federal Reserve's expectation of raising interest rates this week has also increased, with the CME Group's FedWatch tool indicating an 86.5% chance of a rate hike this week, up from 69.4% on Friday.

While higher interest rates can potentially cap the growth of crypto prices, Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to be rapidly evolving digital currencies. These currencies operate without government or banking oversight and rely on a decentralized public ledger known as the blockchain for transaction validation and ownership verification. Despite their volatility, Bitcoin and Ethereum present unique opportunities for investors who are prepared for the inherent risks involved.