diff --git a/web/cashtab/src/hooks/useWallet.js b/web/cashtab/src/hooks/useWallet.js
--- a/web/cashtab/src/hooks/useWallet.js
+++ b/web/cashtab/src/hooks/useWallet.js
@@ -1433,6 +1433,7 @@
         await loadContactList();
         const initialSettings = await loadCashtabSettings();
         initializeFiatPriceApi(initialSettings.fiatCurrency);
+        fetchBchPrice(); // trigger price refresh upon wallet startup
     }, []);
 
     /*