Bitcoin Price in March 2017
In March 2017, bitcoin fell 9.2%, from $1,179.97 at the end of February to $1,071.79 per bitcoin on March 31, 2017. The highest close was $1,274.99 on March 3, 2017, the lowest $937.52 on March 24, 2017, and the average over 31 days was $1,129.37. Today's price is 7,513.2% higher than the March 2017 close.
- Bitcoin fell 9.2% in US dollars in March 2017, leaving it up 11.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −11.8% in INR to −6.1% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (−0.4%), silver (−1.0%) and US stocks (+0.1%).
- It closed higher on 18 days and lower on 13, with an average daily move of 3.74%.
- It set 3 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 3 March.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.9 → 0.9.
Bitcoin price chart, March 2017
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, March 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | −6.1% |
| BRL | −7.9% |
| TRY | −8.0% |
| CAD | −8.2% |
| NGN | −8.9% |
| AUD | −8.9% |
| GBP | −9.5% |
| ARS | −9.5% |
| PKR | −9.9% |
| JPY | −9.9% |
| EUR | −10.0% |
| INR | −11.8% |
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, March 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −9.2% |
| Gold | −0.4% |
| Silver | −1.0% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.08% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of March) | +11.2% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.9 → 0.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1Wed | $1,222.50 | +3.60% | ₹81,547 | €1,156.73 |
| Mar 2Thu | $1,251.01 | +2.33% | ₹83,640 | €1,187.33 |
| Mar 3Fri | $1,274.99 | +1.92% | ₹85,227 | €1,213.15 |
| Mar 4Sat | $1,255.15 | −1.56% | ₹83,901 | €1,194.28 |
| Mar 5Sun | $1,267.12 | +0.95% | ₹84,701 | €1,205.66 |
| Mar 6Mon | $1,272.83 | +0.45% | ₹84,991 | €1,198.50 |
| Mar 7Tue | $1,223.54 | −3.87% | ₹81,567 | €1,156.49 |
| Mar 8Wed | $1,150.00 | −6.01% | ₹76,609 | €1,088.02 |
| Mar 9Thu | $1,188.49 | +3.35% | ₹79,350 | €1,126.81 |
| Mar 10Fri | $1,116.72 | −6.04% | ₹74,463 | €1,055.64 |
| Mar 11Sat | $1,175.83 | +5.29% | ₹78,405 | €1,111.51 |
| Mar 12Sun | $1,221.38 | +3.87% | ₹81,442 | €1,154.57 |
| Mar 13Mon | $1,231.92 | +0.86% | ₹81,904 | €1,152.46 |
| Mar 14Tue | $1,240.00 | +0.66% | ₹82,051 | €1,164.11 |
| Mar 15Wed | $1,249.61 | +0.77% | ₹82,193 | €1,177.51 |
| Mar 16Thu | $1,187.81 | −4.95% | ₹77,945 | €1,106.21 |
| Mar 17Fri | $1,100.23 | −7.37% | ₹71,960 | €1,021.12 |
| Mar 18Sat | $973.82 | −11.49% | ₹63,692 | €903.80 |
| Mar 19Sun | $1,036.74 | +6.46% | ₹67,807 | €962.20 |
| Mar 20Mon | $1,054.23 | +1.69% | ₹69,018 | €981.28 |
| Mar 21Tue | $1,120.54 | +6.29% | ₹73,211 | €1,043.56 |
| Mar 22Wed | $1,049.14 | −6.37% | ₹68,713 | €970.35 |
| Mar 23Thu | $1,038.59 | −1.01% | ₹67,887 | €962.57 |
| Mar 24Fri | $937.52 | −9.73% | ₹61,355 | €869.36 |
| Mar 25Sat | $972.78 | +3.76% | ₹63,663 | €902.06 |
| Mar 26Sun | $966.73 | −0.62% | ₹63,267 | €896.44 |
| Mar 27Mon | $1,045.77 | +8.18% | ₹68,386 | €963.89 |
| Mar 28Tue | $1,047.15 | +0.13% | ₹68,112 | €964.11 |
| Mar 29Wed | $1,039.97 | −0.69% | ₹67,712 | €961.35 |
| Mar 30Thu | $1,026.43 | −1.30% | ₹66,492 | €953.96 |
| Mar 31Fri | $1,071.79 | +4.42% | ₹69,441 | €1,002.87 |
How March usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in March 5 times out of 11, with an average move of +0.4% and a median of −2.2%.
Bitcoin in March 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in March 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $937.52 and $1,274.99 per bitcoin (daily closes) in March 2017, averaging $1,129.37. It closed the month at $1,071.79.
How much did bitcoin go down in March 2017?
Bitcoin fell 9.2%, from $1,179.97 to $1,071.79. The biggest daily rise was +8.2% on March 27, 2017 and the biggest fall −11.5% on March 18, 2017.
What was the bitcoin price on March 1, 2017?
Bitcoin closed at $1,222.50 per bitcoin on March 1, 2017, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹81,547.
Is March usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in March 5 times out of 11, with an average move of +0.4% and a median of −2.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in March 2017?
Bitcoin fell 11.8% in Indian rupee terms in March 2017, compared with −9.2% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in March 2017?
No. Bitcoin was −9.2% for the month, against +0.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in March 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.08% in March, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −9.2%.