Bitcoin Price in June 2016
In June 2016, bitcoin rose 26.7%, from $531.39 at the end of May to $673.34 per bitcoin on June 30, 2016. The highest close was $766.31 on June 16, 2016, the lowest $536.92 on June 1, 2016, and the average over 30 days was $642.87. Today's price is 12,018.3% higher than the June 2016 close.
- Bitcoin rose 26.7% in US dollars in June 2016, leaving it up 56.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +15.0% in BRL to +79.8% in NGN, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+8.5%), silver (+16.3%) and US stocks (+0.3%).
- It closed higher on 19 days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 3.51%.
- It set 10 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 16 June.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.4 → 0.5.
Bitcoin price chart, June 2016
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, June 2016
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| NGN | +79.8% |
| GBP | +37.7% |
| ARS | +35.9% |
| PKR | +28.1% |
| INR | +27.2% |
| EUR | +26.9% |
| CAD | +25.7% |
| TRY | +23.9% |
| AUD | +22.1% |
| ZAR | +18.4% |
| JPY | +17.5% |
| BRL | +15.0% |
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, June 2016
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +26.7% |
| Gold | +8.5% |
| Silver | +16.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.3% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.33% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of June) | +56.4% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.4 → 0.5 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in June 2016
- Thursday, June 23UK votes 51.9% to 48.1% to leave the EU; sterling falls to its lowest level since 1985 as results come in. SourceBitcoin: +4.7% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, June 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1Wed | $536.92 | +1.04% | ₹36,098 | €482.15 |
| Jun 2Thu | $537.97 | +0.20% | ₹36,273 | €480.79 |
| Jun 3Fri | $569.19 | +5.80% | ₹38,302 | €510.40 |
| Jun 4Sat | $572.73 | +0.62% | ₹38,540 | €513.56 |
| Jun 5Sun | $574.98 | +0.39% | ₹38,691 | €515.58 |
| Jun 6Mon | $585.54 | +1.84% | ₹39,226 | €515.86 |
| Jun 7Tue | $576.60 | −1.53% | ₹38,517 | €507.41 |
| Jun 8Wed | $581.65 | +0.88% | ₹38,832 | €512.14 |
| Jun 9Thu | $574.63 | −1.21% | ₹38,219 | €503.72 |
| Jun 10Fri | $577.47 | +0.49% | ₹38,541 | €510.37 |
| Jun 11Sat | $606.73 | +5.07% | ₹40,494 | €536.23 |
| Jun 12Sun | $672.78 | +10.89% | ₹44,902 | €594.61 |
| Jun 13Mon | $704.38 | +4.70% | ₹47,154 | €626.68 |
| Jun 14Tue | $685.56 | −2.67% | ₹46,038 | €607.20 |
| Jun 15Wed | $694.47 | +1.30% | ₹46,736 | €619.33 |
| Jun 16Thu | $766.31 | +10.34% | ₹51,399 | €680.40 |
| Jun 17Fri | $748.91 | −2.27% | ₹50,407 | €665.56 |
| Jun 18Sat | $756.23 | +0.98% | ₹50,899 | €672.06 |
| Jun 19Sun | $763.78 | +1.00% | ₹51,408 | €678.77 |
| Jun 20Mon | $737.23 | −3.48% | ₹49,443 | €649.57 |
| Jun 21Tue | $666.65 | −9.57% | ₹44,752 | €588.79 |
| Jun 22Wed | $596.12 | −10.58% | ₹40,301 | €529.83 |
| Jun 23Thu | $623.98 | +4.67% | ₹42,070 | €550.78 |
| Jun 24Fri | $665.30 | +6.62% | ₹44,736 | €587.53 |
| Jun 25Sat | $665.12 | −0.03% | ₹44,724 | €587.37 |
| Jun 26Sun | $629.37 | −5.38% | ₹42,320 | €555.79 |
| Jun 27Mon | $655.28 | +4.12% | ₹44,478 | €593.74 |
| Jun 28Tue | $647.00 | −1.26% | ₹43,945 | €587.41 |
| Jun 29Wed | $639.89 | −1.10% | ₹43,324 | €577.82 |
| Jun 30Thu | $673.34 | +5.23% | ₹45,394 | €605.06 |
How June usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in June 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +2.4%.
Bitcoin in June 2016: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in June 2016?
Bitcoin traded between $536.92 and $766.31 per bitcoin (daily closes) in June 2016, averaging $642.87. It closed the month at $673.34.
How much did bitcoin go up in June 2016?
Bitcoin rose 26.7%, from $531.39 to $673.34. The biggest daily rise was +10.9% on June 12, 2016 and the biggest fall −10.6% on June 22, 2016.
What was the bitcoin price on June 1, 2016?
Bitcoin closed at $536.92 per bitcoin on June 1, 2016, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹36,098.
Is June usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in June 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +1.9% and a median of +2.4%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in June 2016?
Bitcoin rose 27.2% in Indian rupee terms in June 2016, compared with +26.7% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in June 2016?
Yes. Bitcoin was +26.7% for the month, against +0.3% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in June 2016?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.33% in June, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +26.3%.