Bitcoin Price in 2015
In 2015, bitcoin rose 34.5%, closing the year at $430.57, compared with $320.19 at the end of 2014. The highest close was $465.32 on December 15, 2015 and the lowest $178.10 on January 14, 2015; the average for the year was $272.45. Today's price is 18,885.4% above the 2015 close.
Bitcoin price chart, 2015
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2015
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $217.46 | $315.03 | $178.10 | −32.1% |
| February | $254.26 | $257.32 | $217.11 | +16.9% |
| March | $244.22 | $296.38 | $242.71 | −3.9% |
| April | $236.15 | $260.60 | $219.16 | −3.3% |
| May | $230.19 | $243.86 | $229.78 | −2.5% |
| June | $263.07 | $263.07 | $222.88 | +14.3% |
| July | $284.65 | $310.87 | $255.41 | +8.2% |
| August | $230.06 | $285.22 | $210.50 | −19.2% |
| September | $236.06 | $243.61 | $227.09 | +2.6% |
| October | $314.17 | $328.02 | $237.29 | +33.1% |
| November | $377.32 | $411.56 | $311.08 | +20.1% |
| December | $430.57 | $465.32 | $359.19 | +14.1% |
Bitcoin in 2015 at a Glance
- Bitcoin rose 34.5% in US dollars. In ARS terms it rose 105.7%, and in JPY terms it rose 35.6% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Gold (−10.4%), Silver (−11.5%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+1.4%).
- After US inflation of 0.7%, the real change was +33.5%.
Key Events in 2015
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Thursday, January 22ECB announces quantitative easing with combined asset purchases of 60 billion euros per month. SourceBitcoin: +2.9% that day · −3.4% a month later
- Sunday, July 5Greek voters reject the bailout terms of international creditors in a referendum, 61% to 39%. SourceBitcoin: +4.2% that day · +10.7% a month later
- Tuesday, August 11People's Bank of China devalues the yuan by 1.86% against the dollar. SourceBitcoin: +2.2% that day · −13.0% a month later
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2015
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| ARS | +105.7% |
| BRL | +100.5% |
| ZAR | +80.7% |
| TRY | +69.1% |
| CAD | +60.7% |
| AUD | +51.1% |
| EUR | +49.6% |
| NGN | +44.8% |
| GBP | +41.3% |
| INR | +41.0% |
| PKR | +38.4% |
| JPY | +35.6% |
Price in each currency at the year-end exchange rate, year-end to year-end. A falling currency makes bitcoin rise more in local terms.
Bitcoin vs other assets, 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −10.4% |
| Silver | −11.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.4% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +0.7% |
Bitcoin in 2015: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2015?
Bitcoin traded between $178.10 and $465.32 in 2015 (daily closes), averaging $272.45. It closed the year at $430.57.
How much did bitcoin go up in 2015?
Bitcoin rose 34.5% in 2015, from $320.19 to $430.57.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2015?
The highest daily close in 2015 was $465.32 on December 15, 2015.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2015?
October (+33.1%). The weakest was January (−32.1%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2015?
Bitcoin rose 41.0% in Indian rupee terms in 2015, compared with +34.5% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2015?
Yes. Bitcoin was +34.5% for the year, against +1.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2015?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 5 July: Greek voters reject the bailout terms of international creditors in a referendum, 61% to 39%. Bitcoin moved +4.2% that day.
Daily closing prices of bitcoin in US dollars (BTC-USD at 00:00 UTC, Yahoo Finance). The series starts in September 2014. Download the full daily series as CSV (free to use with a link to this site).