Ted Hisokawa
Sep 09, 2025 20:08
The iPhone 17’s price in Bitcoin and Ethereum highlights the impact of cryptocurrency volatility, with significant decreases in BTC and ETH costs compared to previous models.
The recently launched iPhone 17, priced at $799, has sparked interest due to its cost in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). According to CoinGecko, the iPhone 17 is priced at 0.0072 BTC and 0.1866 ETH, reflecting a significant decrease compared to the cost of the iPhone 16 in these digital currencies.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Impact
The cost of the iPhone 17 in Bitcoin is 48.6% lower than the iPhone 16, which was priced at 0.0140 BTC last year. This reduction is attributed to the substantial increase in Bitcoin’s value, which has risen by 94.6% from $57,049 to $111,033 since the iPhone 16’s release. Similarly, the iPhone 17’s price in Ethereum has dropped by 44.9% from 0.3386 ETH for the iPhone 16, as Ethereum’s price surged by 84% from $2,359.57 to $4,282.40.
Comparative Analysis Over the Years
The fluctuating prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum have historically influenced the cost of iPhones in cryptocurrency. For instance, the iPhone 4S, released in 2011 at $649, cost 162.25 BTC at a time when Bitcoin traded at approximately $4. In contrast, the iPhone 17’s equivalent cost is just 0.0071 BTC, illustrating a 99.9% decrease in Bitcoin needed for purchase over time.
Similarly, the Ethereum cost for an iPhone has plummeted from 876.41 ETH for a $649 iPhone S in 2015 to 0.18 ETH for a $799 iPhone 17 today, marking a 99.9% reduction.
Other iPhone Models and Cryptocurrency Costs
Apple’s latest models, such as the iPhone Air at $999, can be acquired for 0.0090 BTC or 0.2333 ETH. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, priced at $1,099 and $1,199 respectively, cost approximately 0.0099 BTC and 0.0108 BTC, or 0.2567 ETH and 0.2800 ETH.
Historical Data and Methodology
The study conducted by CoinGecko utilized historical price data from platforms like CoinGecko and Mt.Gox, analyzing daily closing prices on iPhone launch dates from 2011 to 2025. The USD launch price of each iPhone model was mapped against the corresponding cryptocurrency prices to determine the required BTC and ETH amounts for purchase.
For further insights and related studies, the full report by CoinGecko can be accessed here.
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