Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum (ETH) holds its rank as the second-largest cryptocurrency, with a price of approximately $1,907.96 as of August 18, 2026, marking a 2.0% gain from the previous day. Its market capitalization stands at an impressive $230.2 billion. Ethereum is renowned for its pioneering role in smart contracts and its robust ecosystem, supporting over 100 EVM Layer 2 networks and thousands of EVM-compatible chains. Compared to BNB (BNB), which has a market cap of $80.5 billion, Ethereum's market dominance is considerably larger, underscoring its foundational importance in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. The network processes over 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) across its ecosystem, showcasing its superior scalability compared to its base layer's ~15 TPS.