{
  "id": 5074181,
  "title": "Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026: Crypto prices tumble as Iran war reignites",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-today-wednesday-september-2-2026-crypto",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T11:26:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/investing/article/bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-today-wednesday-september-2-2026-crypto-prices-tumble-as-iran-war-reignites-112639522.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) prices faced a decline on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as a resurgence of the Iran war shook the market. Bitcoin opened at $77,395.89, falling to $76,597.13, while Ethereum started at $2,417.66, dipping to $2,373.76. The downward trend was triggered by fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets, leading to retaliatory attacks and rising oil prices, intensifying inflation worries before a significant Federal Reserve meeting. This energy price pressure may push crypto prices lower, as they don't generate interest income. Bitcoin's all-time high was $126,198.07 in October 2025, while Ethereum's peak was $4,953.73 in August 2025. Crypto taxation applies when selling assets for more than their purchase price or exchanging digital currencies, reporting gains on tax returns. Understanding timing, income, and holding periods can influence tax liabilities, as short-term holding rates are generally higher.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CoinDesk",
        "title": "Bitcoin slips below $76,500 as U.S. strikes on Iran send oil above $93",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/bitcoin-slips-below-76-500-as-u-s-strikes-on-iran-send-oil-above-93",
        "published": "2026-09-02T10:50:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}