Bitcoin falls below $77,000 as key inflation data looms
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On Friday, September 11, 2026, Bitcoin opened at $76,535.95, down 2.2% from Thursday and nearly 6% lower than the prior week, while Ethereum opened at $2,437.02, down 1.2%. The declines come as critical inflation data is expected and 69.4% of analysts, according to the CME FedWatch tool, anticipate a Federal Reserve rate increase next week, which is a headwind for cryptocurrencies that do not pay interest. The ongoing war in Iran has pushed diesel prices to record highs and Brent futures up over 16% in the past month. Separately, FHFA Director William J. Pulte ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare to count cryptocurrency as an asset for mortgage qualification, signaling a potential fundamental shift in housing finance. Bitcoin's all-time high was $126,198.07 on October 6, 2025; Ethereum's all-time high was $4,953.73 on August 24, 2025. Bitcoin is down 32.8% year-over-year, and Ethereum is down 44.0%.
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By Tim Manni Fri, September 11, 2026 at 4:39 AM PDT · 3 min read
Market Overview
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $76,535.95 on Friday, September 11, 2026 — 2.2% lower than Thursday's opening price. As of 7:23 a.m. ET, the price of bitcoin shifted to $76,758.63.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,437.02 on Friday, September 11, 2026 — down 1.2% from Thursday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved to $2,453.68 as of 7:23 a.m. ET.
Last week, bitcoin prices held above $81,000 ahead of the August jobs report and following statements from a Federal Reserve governor who indicated he might hold rates steady this month. This morning, bitcoin opened at its lowest level in about two weeks, down nearly 6% from the week prior, with critical inflation data on deck.
The ongoing war in Iran has sent diesel prices to record highs, and Brent futures (BZ=F) are up more than 16% over the past month and up 8.43% in the last five days.
With more analysts expecting a rate increase next week (69.4%, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool), crypto prices are sagging, as higher rates are a headwind for cryptocurrencies, which do not pay interest to investors.
Current Price of Bitcoin and Ethereum
Bitcoin
The price of bitcoin this morning, Friday, September 11, 2026, was 2.2% lower than Thursday's opening price. Here's a look at how the opening bitcoin price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
- One week ago: -5.8%
- One month ago: +19.8%
- One year ago: -32.8%
The all-time high for bitcoin was $126,198.07 on Oct. 6, 2025. The all-time low value for bitcoin was $0.04865 on July 14, 2010.
Ethereum
The price of ethereum this morning, Friday, September 11, 2026, was 1.2% lower than Thursday's open. Here's a look at how the opening ethereum price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
- One week ago: -2.8%
- One month ago: +30.2%
- One year ago: -44.0%
The all-time high for ethereum was $4,953.73 on Aug. 24, 2025. The all-time low value for ethereum was $0.4209 on Oct. 21, 2015.
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Can You Buy Your Next House with Crypto?
So, you put a little mad money into bitcoin a few years ago. Now, your crypto-fueled profit means you have a sweet nest egg to put toward a house.
But can you buy a house with crypto rather than using cash or a traditional mortgage loan? What are the roadblocks? And what about taxes?
President Trump wants the United States to be "the crypto capital of the world." In that spirit, in late June, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) William J. Pulte ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to "prepare their businesses to count cryptocurrency as an asset for a mortgage."
The FHFA supervises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored companies that fund a major portion of the mortgage industry.
Pulte said the housing system "needs a massive upgrade," adding, "I want people who own cryptocurrency to be able to buy homes like everyone else. I believe cryptocurrency is an asset. I believe Americans should be able to use their crypto if they want to. It's time the housing system caught up."
This signals what could be a fundamental change to how cryptocurrency may be used to qualify for a mortgage.
Learn more: Want to buy a house with crypto? Here's what to expect.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Charts
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