Bitcoin Price in 2017
In 2017, bitcoin rose 1,368.9%, closing the year at $14,156.40, compared with $963.74 at the end of 2016. The highest close was $19,497.40 on December 16, 2017 and the lowest $777.76 on January 11, 2017; the average for the year was $4,006.03. Today's price is 477.2% above the 2017 close.
Bitcoin price chart, 2017
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2017
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $970.40 | $1,154.73 | $777.76 | +0.7% |
| February | $1,179.97 | $1,179.97 | $988.67 | +21.6% |
| March | $1,071.79 | $1,274.99 | $937.52 | −9.2% |
| April | $1,347.89 | $1,347.89 | $1,080.50 | +25.8% |
| May | $2,286.41 | $2,443.64 | $1,421.60 | +69.6% |
| June | $2,480.84 | $2,958.11 | $2,407.88 | +8.5% |
| July | $2,875.34 | $2,875.34 | $1,929.82 | +15.9% |
| August | $4,703.39 | $4,703.39 | $2,710.67 | +63.6% |
| September | $4,338.71 | $4,892.01 | $3,154.95 | −7.8% |
| October | $6,468.40 | $6,468.40 | $4,229.36 | +49.1% |
| November | $10,233.60 | $10,233.60 | $5,950.07 | +58.2% |
| December | $14,156.40 | $19,497.40 | $10,975.60 | +38.3% |
Bitcoin in 2017 at a Glance
- Bitcoin rose 1,368.9% in US dollars. In ARS terms it rose 1,670.5%, and in EUR terms it rose 1,200.8% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Gold (+13.6%), Silver (+7.1%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+21.8%).
- After US inflation of 2.1%, the real change was +1,338.6%.
Key Events in 2017
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Monday, September 4Chinese regulators ban initial coin offerings (ICOs). SourceBitcoin: −7.6% that day · −19.6% a month later
- Sunday, December 10Cboe launches trading in bitcoin futures. SourceBitcoin: +1.8% that day · −14.7% a month later
- Sunday, December 17Bitcoin reaches an all-time high of $19,783.06. SourceBitcoin: −1.8% that day · −10.1% a month later
- Friday, December 22President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. SourceBitcoin: −12.5% that day · −15.2% a month later
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2017
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| ARS | +1,670.5% |
| NGN | +1,567.4% |
| TRY | +1,477.2% |
| PKR | +1,461.3% |
| BRL | +1,395.5% |
| JPY | +1,326.0% |
| INR | +1,285.2% |
| CAD | +1,269.4% |
| AUD | +1,263.5% |
| GBP | +1,242.9% |
| ZAR | +1,241.3% |
| EUR | +1,200.8% |
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, 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +13.6% |
| Silver | +7.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +21.8% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +2.1% |
Bitcoin in 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $777.76 and $19,497.40 in 2017 (daily closes), averaging $4,006.03. It closed the year at $14,156.40.
How much did bitcoin go up in 2017?
Bitcoin rose 1,368.9% in 2017, from $963.74 to $14,156.40.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2017?
The highest daily close in 2017 was $19,497.40 on December 16, 2017.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2017?
May (+69.6%). The weakest was March (−9.2%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2017?
Bitcoin rose 1,285.2% in Indian rupee terms in 2017, compared with +1,368.9% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2017?
Yes. Bitcoin was +1,368.9% for the year, against +21.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2017?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 22 December: President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. Bitcoin moved −12.5% 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).