Bitcoin Price in 2016
In 2016, bitcoin rose 123.8%, closing the year at $963.74, compared with $430.57 at the end of 2015. The highest close was $975.92 on December 28, 2016 and the lowest $364.33 on January 15, 2016; the average for the year was $568.49. Today's price is 8,381.6% above the 2016 close.
Bitcoin price chart, 2016
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2016
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $368.77 | $458.05 | $364.33 | −14.4% |
| February | $437.70 | $438.80 | $369.95 | +18.7% |
| March | $416.73 | $435.12 | $400.57 | −4.8% |
| April | $448.32 | $466.09 | $417.96 | +7.6% |
| May | $531.39 | $533.86 | $438.72 | +18.5% |
| June | $673.34 | $766.31 | $536.92 | +26.7% |
| July | $624.68 | $703.70 | $624.68 | −7.2% |
| August | $575.47 | $606.27 | $547.47 | −7.9% |
| September | $609.74 | $626.32 | $572.30 | +6.0% |
| October | $700.97 | $714.48 | $610.20 | +15.0% |
| November | $745.69 | $751.62 | $688.70 | +6.4% |
| December | $963.74 | $975.92 | $756.77 | +29.2% |
Bitcoin in 2016 at a Glance
- Bitcoin rose 123.8% in US dollars. In NGN terms it rose 258.8%, and in BRL terms it rose 84.0% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Gold (+8.5%), Silver (+15.7%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+12.0%).
- After US inflation of 2.1%, the real change was +119.3%.
Key Events in 2016
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2016
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| NGN | +258.8% |
| ARS | +175.1% |
| GBP | +169.9% |
| TRY | +169.6% |
| EUR | +131.4% |
| INR | +128.8% |
| AUD | +125.4% |
| PKR | +122.8% |
| CAD | +117.5% |
| JPY | +116.1% |
| ZAR | +95.6% |
| BRL | +84.0% |
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, 2016
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +8.5% |
| Silver | +15.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +12.0% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +2.1% |
Bitcoin in 2016: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2016?
Bitcoin traded between $364.33 and $975.92 in 2016 (daily closes), averaging $568.49. It closed the year at $963.74.
How much did bitcoin go up in 2016?
Bitcoin rose 123.8% in 2016, from $430.57 to $963.74.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2016?
The highest daily close in 2016 was $975.92 on December 28, 2016.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2016?
December (+29.2%). The weakest was January (−14.4%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2016?
Bitcoin rose 128.8% in Indian rupee terms in 2016, compared with +123.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2016?
Yes. Bitcoin was +123.8% for the year, against +12.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2016?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 23 June: UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. Bitcoin moved +4.7% 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).