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Bitcoin Price in January 2016

In January 2016, bitcoin fell 14.4%, from $430.57 at the end of December to $368.77 per bitcoin on January 31, 2016. The highest close was $458.05 on January 7, 2016, the lowest $364.33 on January 15, 2016, and the average over 31 days was $410.84. Today's price is 21,960.6% higher than the January 2016 close.

End of December
$430.57
Month-end close
$368.77
Jan 31
Change
−14.4%
High
$458.05
Jan 7
Low
$364.33
Jan 15
Average
$410.84
31 days

Bitcoin price chart, January 2016

US dollars per bitcoin · daily close
$357$411$466Dec 31Jan 5Jan 10Jan 16Jan 21Jan 26Jan 31

Daily Bitcoin Prices, January 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
Jan 1Fri$434.33+0.87% ₹28,750€399.98
Jan 2Sat$433.44−0.21% ₹28,691€399.15
Jan 3Sun$430.01−0.79% ₹28,464€396.00
Jan 4Mon$433.09+0.72% ₹28,668€399.01
Jan 5Tue$431.96−0.26% ₹28,769€398.96
Jan 6Wed$429.11−0.66% ₹28,546€399.11
Jan 7Thu$458.05+6.74% ₹30,563€424.93
Jan 8Fri$453.23−1.05% ₹30,331€414.84
Jan 9Sat$447.61−1.24% ₹29,955€409.70
Jan 10Sun$447.99+0.08% ₹29,980€410.05
Jan 11Mon$448.43+0.10% ₹29,973€409.86
Jan 12Tue$435.69−2.84% ₹29,101€401.27
Jan 13Wed$432.37−0.76% ₹28,934€398.73
Jan 14Thu$430.31−0.48% ₹28,803€395.28
Jan 15Fri$364.33−15.33% ₹24,521€335.51
Jan 16Sat$387.54+6.37% ₹26,083€356.88
Jan 17Sun$382.30−1.35% ₹25,730€352.06
Jan 18Mon$387.17+1.27% ₹26,237€354.57
Jan 19Tue$380.15−1.81% ₹25,740€348.94
Jan 20Wed$420.23+10.54% ₹28,478€385.06
Jan 21Thu$410.26−2.37% ₹27,877€377.19
Jan 22Fri$382.49−6.77% ₹25,936€352.12
Jan 23Sat$387.49+1.31% ₹26,275€356.72
Jan 24Sun$402.97+3.99% ₹27,325€370.98
Jan 25Mon$391.73−2.79% ₹26,458€362.74
Jan 26Tue$392.15+0.11% ₹26,565€361.33
Jan 27Wed$394.97+0.72% ₹26,767€363.53
Jan 28Thu$380.29−3.72% ₹25,934€348.65
Jan 29Fri$379.47−0.21% ₹25,840€346.95
Jan 30Sat$378.26−0.32% ₹25,757€345.84
Jan 31Sun$368.77−2.51% ₹25,110€337.16
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 2016: FAQ

What was the price of bitcoin in January 2016?

Bitcoin traded between $364.33 and $458.05 per bitcoin (daily closes) in January 2016, averaging $410.84. It closed the month at $368.77.

How much did bitcoin go down in January 2016?

Bitcoin fell 14.4%, from $430.57 to $368.77. The biggest daily rise was +10.5% on January 20, 2016 and the biggest fall −15.3% on January 15, 2016.

What was the bitcoin price on January 1, 2016?

Bitcoin closed at $434.33 per bitcoin on January 1, 2016, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹28,750.

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.