Bitcoin Price in May 2015
In May 2015, bitcoin fell 2.5%, from $236.15 at the end of April to $230.19 per bitcoin on May 31, 2015. The highest close was $243.86 on May 8, 2015, the lowest $229.78 on May 6, 2015, and the average over 31 days was $237.00. Today's price is 35,347.8% higher than the May 2015 close.
- Bitcoin fell 2.5% in US dollars in May 2015, leaving it down 28.1% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −2.6% in TRY to +4.3% in BRL, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+0.6%), silver (+3.5%) and US stocks (+1.3%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 16, with an average daily move of 1.09%.
- At the end of the month it was 49.7% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.2 → 0.2.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2015
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, May 2015
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| BRL | +4.3% |
| AUD | +1.8% |
| JPY | +1.5% |
| CAD | +0.8% |
| ZAR | +0.1% |
| EUR | −1.1% |
| ARS | −1.5% |
| GBP | −1.8% |
| INR | −1.9% |
| PKR | −2.4% |
| NGN | −2.4% |
| TRY | −2.6% |
Price in each currency at each day's exchange rate, previous month-end to this month-end. A weaker currency makes bitcoin rise more in local terms.
Bitcoin vs other assets, May 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −2.5% |
| Gold | +0.6% |
| Silver | +3.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.3% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.51% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of May) | −28.1% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.2 → 0.2 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 2015
Closing price for every day, with the same price in INR and EUR at that day's exchange rate.
| Date | Close (USD per BTC) | Change | India, ₹ per BTC | Euro, € per BTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Fri | $232.08 | −1.72% | ₹14,742 | €206.94 |
| May 2Sat | $234.93 | +1.23% | ₹14,923 | €209.49 |
| May 3Sun | $240.36 | +2.31% | ₹15,268 | €214.33 |
| May 4Mon | $239.02 | −0.56% | ₹15,183 | €213.68 |
| May 5Tue | $236.12 | −1.21% | ₹15,016 | €211.78 |
| May 6Wed | $229.78 | −2.68% | ₹14,555 | €205.40 |
| May 7Thu | $237.33 | +3.29% | ₹15,109 | €209.26 |
| May 8Fri | $243.86 | +2.75% | ₹15,627 | €216.82 |
| May 9Sat | $241.83 | −0.83% | ₹15,497 | €215.01 |
| May 10Sun | $240.30 | −0.64% | ₹15,399 | €213.65 |
| May 11Mon | $242.16 | +0.77% | ₹15,426 | €216.32 |
| May 12Tue | $241.11 | −0.43% | ₹15,436 | €216.35 |
| May 13Wed | $236.38 | −1.96% | ₹15,178 | €210.64 |
| May 14Thu | $236.93 | +0.23% | ₹15,174 | €208.73 |
| May 15Fri | $237.61 | +0.29% | ₹15,066 | €208.33 |
| May 16Sat | $236.15 | −0.61% | ₹14,974 | €207.06 |
| May 17Sun | $236.80 | +0.27% | ₹15,015 | €207.63 |
| May 18Mon | $233.13 | −1.55% | ₹14,788 | €203.68 |
| May 19Tue | $231.95 | −0.51% | ₹14,782 | €204.79 |
| May 20Wed | $234.02 | +0.89% | ₹14,927 | €209.94 |
| May 21Thu | $235.34 | +0.57% | ₹14,974 | €212.00 |
| May 22Fri | $240.35 | +2.13% | ₹15,292 | €216.29 |
| May 23Sat | $238.87 | −0.61% | ₹15,198 | €214.96 |
| May 24Sun | $240.95 | +0.87% | ₹15,331 | €216.83 |
| May 25Mon | $237.11 | −1.59% | ₹15,052 | €215.70 |
| May 26Tue | $237.12 | 0.00% | ₹15,074 | €216.13 |
| May 27Wed | $237.28 | +0.07% | ₹15,180 | €217.92 |
| May 28Thu | $237.41 | +0.05% | ₹15,164 | €217.80 |
| May 29Fri | $237.10 | −0.13% | ₹15,133 | €216.33 |
| May 30Sat | $233.35 | −1.58% | ₹14,893 | €212.90 |
| May 31Sun | $230.19 | −1.35% | ₹14,692 | €210.03 |
How May usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in May 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.1% and a median of +9.3%.
Bitcoin in May 2015: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2015?
Bitcoin traded between $229.78 and $243.86 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2015, averaging $237.00. It closed the month at $230.19.
How much did bitcoin go down in May 2015?
Bitcoin fell 2.5%, from $236.15 to $230.19. The biggest daily rise was +3.3% on May 7, 2015 and the biggest fall −2.7% on May 6, 2015.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2015?
Bitcoin closed at $232.08 per bitcoin on May 1, 2015, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹14,742.
Is May usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in May 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.1% and a median of +9.3%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in May 2015?
Bitcoin fell 1.9% in Indian rupee terms in May 2015, compared with −2.5% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in May 2015?
No. Bitcoin was −2.5% for the month, against +1.3% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in May 2015?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.51% in May, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −3.0%.