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Bitcoin Price in August 2016

In August 2016, bitcoin fell 7.9%, from $624.68 at the end of July to $575.47 per bitcoin on August 31, 2016. The highest close was $606.27 on August 1, 2016, the lowest $547.47 on August 2, 2016, and the average over 31 days was $579.59. Today's price is 14,070.8% higher than the August 2016 close.

End of July
$624.68
Month-end close
$575.47
Aug 31
Change
−7.9%
High
$606.27
Aug 1
Low
$547.47
Aug 2
Average
$579.59
31 days

Bitcoin price chart, August 2016

US dollars per bitcoin · daily close
$541$586$631Jul 31Aug 5Aug 10Aug 16Aug 21Aug 26Aug 31

Daily Bitcoin Prices, August 2016

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
Aug 1Mon$606.27−2.95% ₹40,407€542.86
Aug 2Tue$547.47−9.70% ₹36,544€490.20
Aug 3Wed$566.36+3.45% ₹37,762€504.79
Aug 4Thu$578.29+2.11% ₹38,607€518.55
Aug 5Fri$575.04−0.56% ₹38,436€516.45
Aug 6Sat$587.78+2.21% ₹39,288€527.88
Aug 7Sun$592.69+0.84% ₹39,616€532.29
Aug 8Mon$591.05−0.28% ₹39,503€533.01
Aug 9Tue$587.80−0.55% ₹39,262€530.31
Aug 10Wed$592.10+0.73% ₹39,542€532.66
Aug 11Thu$589.12−0.50% ₹39,328€526.61
Aug 12Fri$587.56−0.26% ₹39,214€527.45
Aug 13Sat$585.59−0.34% ₹39,082€525.68
Aug 14Sun$570.47−2.58% ₹38,073€512.11
Aug 15Mon$567.24−0.57% ₹37,948€507.96
Aug 16Tue$577.44+1.80% ₹38,610€516.29
Aug 17Wed$573.22−0.73% ₹38,324€508.33
Aug 18Thu$574.32+0.19% ₹38,425€508.27
Aug 19Fri$575.63+0.23% ₹38,464€507.19
Aug 20Sat$581.70+1.05% ₹38,869€512.53
Aug 21Sun$581.31−0.07% ₹38,843€512.19
Aug 22Mon$586.75+0.94% ₹39,387€519.34
Aug 23Tue$583.42−0.57% ₹39,198€515.39
Aug 24Wed$580.18−0.55% ₹38,948€513.40
Aug 25Thu$577.76−0.42% ₹38,802€512.94
Aug 26Fri$579.65+0.33% ₹38,840€513.40
Aug 27Sat$569.95−1.67% ₹38,190€504.80
Aug 28Sun$573.91+0.70% ₹38,455€508.31
Aug 29Mon$574.11+0.03% ₹38,539€512.62
Aug 30Tue$577.50+0.59% ₹38,745€515.94
Aug 31Wed$575.47−0.35% ₹38,629€515.97
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 August usually goes for bitcoin

In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in August 3 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −7.9%.

Bitcoin in August 2016: FAQ

What was the price of bitcoin in August 2016?

Bitcoin traded between $547.47 and $606.27 per bitcoin (daily closes) in August 2016, averaging $579.59. It closed the month at $575.47.

How much did bitcoin go down in August 2016?

Bitcoin fell 7.9%, from $624.68 to $575.47. The biggest daily rise was +3.5% on August 3, 2016 and the biggest fall −9.7% on August 2, 2016.

What was the bitcoin price on August 1, 2016?

Bitcoin closed at $606.27 per bitcoin on August 1, 2016, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹40,407.

Is August usually a good month for bitcoin?

In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in August 3 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −7.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.