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Bitcoin Price in May 2016

In May 2016, bitcoin rose 18.5%, from $448.32 at the end of April to $531.39 per bitcoin on May 31, 2016. The highest close was $533.86 on May 30, 2016, the lowest $438.72 on May 19, 2016, and the average over 31 days was $461.95. Today's price is 15,246.4% higher than the May 2016 close.

End of April
$448.32
Month-end close
$531.39
May 31
Change
+18.5%
High
$533.86
May 30
Low
$438.72
May 19
Average
$461.95
31 days

Bitcoin price chart, May 2016

US dollars per bitcoin · daily close
$431$486$541Apr 30May 5May 10May 16May 21May 26May 31

Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 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
May 1Sun$451.88+0.79% ₹30,022€397.92
May 2Mon$444.67−1.59% ₹29,534€387.93
May 3Tue$450.30+1.27% ₹29,887€390.73
May 4Wed$446.72−0.80% ₹29,748€388.34
May 5Thu$447.98+0.28% ₹29,844€389.78
May 6Fri$459.60+2.60% ₹30,610€402.93
May 7Sat$458.54−0.23% ₹30,539€402.00
May 8Sun$458.550.00% ₹30,540€402.01
May 9Mon$460.48+0.42% ₹30,665€404.35
May 10Tue$450.90−2.08% ₹30,084€395.93
May 11Wed$452.73+0.41% ₹30,182€398.04
May 12Thu$454.77+0.45% ₹30,283€397.97
May 13Fri$455.67+0.20% ₹30,416€400.53
May 14Sat$455.670.00% ₹30,416€400.53
May 15Sun$457.57+0.42% ₹30,543€402.20
May 16Mon$454.16−0.74% ₹30,384€401.30
May 17Tue$453.78−0.08% ₹30,347€401.01
May 18Wed$454.62+0.18% ₹30,399€401.75
May 19Thu$438.72−3.50% ₹29,464€390.90
May 20Fri$442.68+0.90% ₹29,870€395.04
May 21Sat$443.19+0.12% ₹29,905€395.50
May 22Sun$439.32−0.87% ₹29,644€392.05
May 23Mon$444.16+1.10% ₹29,946€395.79
May 24Tue$445.98+0.41% ₹30,081€397.64
May 25Wed$449.60+0.81% ₹30,416€403.65
May 26Thu$453.38+0.84% ₹30,515€406.28
May 27Fri$473.46+4.43% ₹31,700€423.04
May 28Sat$530.04+11.95% ₹35,488€473.59
May 29Sun$526.23−0.72% ₹35,233€470.19
May 30Mon$533.86+1.45% ₹35,782€480.53
May 31Tue$531.39−0.46% ₹35,674€476.65
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 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 2016: FAQ

What was the price of bitcoin in May 2016?

Bitcoin traded between $438.72 and $533.86 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2016, averaging $461.95. It closed the month at $531.39.

How much did bitcoin go up in May 2016?

Bitcoin rose 18.5%, from $448.32 to $531.39. The biggest daily rise was +11.9% on May 28, 2016 and the biggest fall −3.5% on May 19, 2016.

What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2016?

Bitcoin closed at $451.88 per bitcoin on May 1, 2016, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹30,022.

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.

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