Bitcoin opened at $66,888.48 on Friday April 3, 2026, down 1.7% from Thursday's opening price of $68,077.90, with the value falling to $66,873.31 as of 7:00 a.m. ET. Both cryptocurrencies lost ground after President Trump's prime-time address on Wednesday, with the Iran War and concern over its economic repercussions negatively affecting demand for riskier assets including bitcoin, ethereum, and S&P 500 stocks. Bitcoin and ethereum have shown continued weakness after hitting record highs in 2025, and the downturn this week has fueled pessimism about the long-term outlook. The all-time high for bitcoin was $126,198.07 on Oct. 6, 2025. Market sentiment remains cautious as geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on risk assets, with traders closely monitoring developments for signs of stabilization.