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Bitcoin Price in January 2015

In January 2015, bitcoin fell 32.1%, from $320.19 at the end of December to $217.46 per bitcoin on January 31, 2015. The highest close was $315.03 on January 2, 2015, the lowest $178.10 on January 14, 2015, and the average over 31 days was $248.78. Today's price is 37,295.7% higher than the January 2015 close.

End of December
$320.19
Month-end close
$217.46
Jan 31
Change
−32.1%
High
$315.03
Jan 2
Low
$178.10
Jan 14
Average
$248.78
31 days

Bitcoin price chart, January 2015

US dollars per bitcoin · daily close
$167$249$332Dec 31Jan 5Jan 10Jan 16Jan 21Jan 26Jan 31

Daily Bitcoin Prices, January 2015

Closing price for every day, with the same price in INR and EUR at that day's exchange rate.

DateClose (USD per BTC)ChangeIndia, ₹ per BTCEuro, € per BTC
Jan 1Thu$314.25−1.86% ₹19,806€259.73
Jan 2Fri$315.03+0.25% ₹19,856€260.59
Jan 3Sat$281.08−10.78% ₹17,716€232.51
Jan 4Sun$264.20−6.01% ₹16,652€218.54
Jan 5Mon$274.47+3.89% ₹17,368€229.76
Jan 6Tue$286.19+4.27% ₹18,127€239.71
Jan 7Wed$294.34+2.85% ₹18,710€247.86
Jan 8Thu$283.35−3.73% ₹17,928€239.40
Jan 9Fri$290.41+2.49% ₹18,199€246.18
Jan 10Sat$274.80−5.38% ₹17,221€232.94
Jan 11Sun$265.66−3.32% ₹16,648€225.20
Jan 12Mon$267.80+0.80% ₹16,697€225.59
Jan 13Tue$225.86−15.66% ₹14,019€190.90
Jan 14Wed$178.10−21.14% ₹11,038€151.21
Jan 15Thu$209.84+17.82% ₹13,029€178.05
Jan 16Fri$208.10−0.83% ₹12,914€178.82
Jan 17Sat$199.26−4.25% ₹12,366€171.22
Jan 18Sun$210.34+5.56% ₹13,053€180.74
Jan 19Mon$214.86+2.15% ₹13,292€185.77
Jan 20Tue$211.32−1.65% ₹13,025€182.20
Jan 21Wed$226.90+7.37% ₹13,988€196.49
Jan 22Thu$233.41+2.87% ₹14,367€200.94
Jan 23Fri$232.88−0.23% ₹14,345€205.24
Jan 24Sat$247.85+6.43% ₹15,267€218.43
Jan 25Sun$253.72+2.37% ₹15,629€223.60
Jan 26Mon$273.47+7.79% ₹16,800€245.80
Jan 27Tue$263.48−3.66% ₹16,197€234.26
Jan 28Wed$233.92−11.22% ₹14,363€205.78
Jan 29Thu$233.51−0.17% ₹14,326€206.99
Jan 30Fri$226.43−3.04% ₹13,992€199.75
Jan 31Sat$217.46−3.96% ₹13,438€191.85
Daily closing prices of bitcoin in US dollars (BTC-USD at 00:00 UTC, Yahoo Finance). The series starts in September 2014. Local-currency columns are the US-dollar close × that day's exchange rate — the value of the metal before local taxes and premiums.

How January usually goes for bitcoin

In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in January 6 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.3% and a median of +0.7%.

Bitcoin in January 2015: FAQ

What was the price of bitcoin in January 2015?

Bitcoin traded between $178.10 and $315.03 per bitcoin (daily closes) in January 2015, averaging $248.78. It closed the month at $217.46.

How much did bitcoin go down in January 2015?

Bitcoin fell 32.1%, from $320.19 to $217.46. The biggest daily rise was +17.8% on January 15, 2015 and the biggest fall −21.1% on January 14, 2015.

What was the bitcoin price on January 1, 2015?

Bitcoin closed at $314.25 per bitcoin on January 1, 2015, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹19,806.

Is January usually a good month for bitcoin?

In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in January 6 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.3% and a median of +0.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.