Bitcoin Price in April 2017
In April 2017, bitcoin rose 25.8%, from $1,071.79 at the end of March to $1,347.89 per bitcoin on April 30, 2017. The highest close was $1,347.89 on April 30, 2017, the lowest $1,080.50 on April 1, 2017, and the average over 30 days was $1,206.64. Today's price is 5,952.9% higher than the April 2017 close.
- Bitcoin rose 25.8% in US dollars in April 2017, leaving it up 39.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +21.7% in GBP to +28.9% in AUD, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+1.5%), silver (−5.7%) and US stocks (+1.0%).
- It closed higher on 18 days and lower on 12, with an average daily move of 1.33%.
- It set 4 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 30 April.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.9 → 1.1.
Bitcoin price chart, April 2017
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, April 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| AUD | +28.9% |
| CAD | +28.5% |
| BRL | +27.1% |
| NGN | +25.8% |
| ARS | +25.6% |
| PKR | +25.4% |
| JPY | +25.1% |
| ZAR | +24.9% |
| INR | +24.3% |
| EUR | +23.7% |
| TRY | +22.6% |
| GBP | +21.7% |
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, April 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +25.8% |
| Gold | +1.5% |
| Silver | −5.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.30% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of April) | +39.9% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.9 → 1.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, April 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Sat | $1,080.50 | +0.81% | ₹70,006 | €1,011.02 |
| Apr 2Sun | $1,102.17 | +2.01% | ₹71,410 | €1,031.30 |
| Apr 3Mon | $1,143.81 | +3.78% | ₹74,115 | €1,072.09 |
| Apr 4Tue | $1,133.25 | −0.92% | ₹73,522 | €1,062.08 |
| Apr 5Wed | $1,124.78 | −0.75% | ₹73,167 | €1,053.13 |
| Apr 6Thu | $1,182.68 | +5.15% | ₹76,922 | €1,108.17 |
| Apr 7Fri | $1,176.90 | −0.49% | ₹76,004 | €1,105.58 |
| Apr 8Sat | $1,175.95 | −0.08% | ₹75,943 | €1,104.69 |
| Apr 9Sun | $1,187.87 | +1.01% | ₹76,713 | €1,115.89 |
| Apr 10Mon | $1,187.13 | −0.06% | ₹76,285 | €1,121.84 |
| Apr 11Tue | $1,205.01 | +1.51% | ₹77,814 | €1,137.05 |
| Apr 12Wed | $1,200.37 | −0.39% | ₹77,580 | €1,131.23 |
| Apr 13Thu | $1,169.28 | −2.59% | ₹75,419 | €1,095.85 |
| Apr 14Fri | $1,167.54 | −0.15% | ₹75,248 | €1,099.71 |
| Apr 15Sat | $1,172.52 | +0.43% | ₹75,569 | €1,104.40 |
| Apr 16Sun | $1,182.94 | +0.89% | ₹76,240 | €1,114.21 |
| Apr 17Mon | $1,193.91 | +0.93% | ₹76,952 | €1,125.26 |
| Apr 18Tue | $1,211.67 | +1.49% | ₹78,042 | €1,138.36 |
| Apr 19Wed | $1,210.29 | −0.11% | ₹78,148 | €1,128.11 |
| Apr 20Thu | $1,229.08 | +1.55% | ₹79,456 | €1,147.10 |
| Apr 21Fri | $1,222.05 | −0.57% | ₹79,018 | €1,140.54 |
| Apr 22Sat | $1,231.71 | +0.79% | ₹79,642 | €1,149.55 |
| Apr 23Sun | $1,207.21 | −1.99% | ₹78,058 | €1,126.69 |
| Apr 24Mon | $1,250.15 | +3.56% | ₹80,810 | €1,149.64 |
| Apr 25Tue | $1,265.49 | +1.23% | ₹81,485 | €1,164.76 |
| Apr 26Wed | $1,281.08 | +1.23% | ₹82,437 | €1,172.32 |
| Apr 27Thu | $1,317.73 | +2.86% | ₹84,361 | €1,207.96 |
| Apr 28Fri | $1,316.48 | −0.09% | ₹84,334 | €1,211.69 |
| Apr 29Sat | $1,321.79 | +0.40% | ₹84,674 | €1,216.58 |
| Apr 30Sun | $1,347.89 | +1.97% | ₹86,346 | €1,240.60 |
How April usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in April 7 times out of 11, with an average move of +10.0% and a median of +7.6%.
Bitcoin in April 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in April 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $1,080.50 and $1,347.89 per bitcoin (daily closes) in April 2017, averaging $1,206.64. It closed the month at $1,347.89.
How much did bitcoin go up in April 2017?
Bitcoin rose 25.8%, from $1,071.79 to $1,347.89. The biggest daily rise was +5.1% on April 6, 2017 and the biggest fall −2.6% on April 13, 2017.
What was the bitcoin price on April 1, 2017?
Bitcoin closed at $1,080.50 per bitcoin on April 1, 2017, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹70,006.
Is April usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in April 7 times out of 11, with an average move of +10.0% and a median of +7.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in April 2017?
Bitcoin rose 24.3% in Indian rupee terms in April 2017, compared with +25.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in April 2017?
Yes. Bitcoin was +25.8% for the month, against +1.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in April 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.30% in April, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +25.4%.