Bitcoin Price in September 2017
In September 2017, bitcoin fell 7.8%, from $4,703.39 at the end of August to $4,338.71 per bitcoin on September 30, 2017. The highest close was $4,892.01 on September 1, 2017, the lowest $3,154.95 on September 14, 2017, and the average over 30 days was $4,064.84. Today's price is 1,780.7% higher than the September 2017 close.
- Bitcoin fell 7.8% in US dollars in September 2017, leaving it up 350.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −11.3% in GBP to −4.2% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (−2.6%), silver (−5.0%) and US stocks (+2.1%).
- It closed higher on 12 days and lower on 18, with an average daily move of 4.42%.
- It set 1 record closing high (daily closes since 2014), the last on 1 September.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 3.6 → 3.4.
Bitcoin price chart, September 2017
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, September 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | −4.2% |
| TRY | −5.0% |
| INR | −5.8% |
| JPY | −6.1% |
| EUR | −6.9% |
| PKR | −6.9% |
| AUD | −7.0% |
| ARS | −7.0% |
| BRL | −7.1% |
| NGN | −7.5% |
| CAD | −9.1% |
| GBP | −11.3% |
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, September 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −7.8% |
| Gold | −2.6% |
| Silver | −5.0% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.53% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of September) | +350.2% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 3.6 → 3.4 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in September 2017
- Monday, September 4Chinese regulators ban initial coin offerings (ICOs). SourceBitcoin: −7.6% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1Fri | $4,892.01 | +4.01% | ₹3,12,658 | €4,107.33 |
| Sep 2Sat | $4,578.77 | −6.40% | ₹2,92,638 | €3,844.34 |
| Sep 3Sun | $4,582.96 | +0.09% | ₹2,92,906 | €3,847.85 |
| Sep 4Mon | $4,236.31 | −7.56% | ₹2,71,190 | €3,564.85 |
| Sep 5Tue | $4,376.53 | +3.31% | ₹2,80,213 | €3,679.79 |
| Sep 6Wed | $4,597.12 | +5.04% | ₹2,94,675 | €3,855.14 |
| Sep 7Thu | $4,599.88 | +0.06% | ₹2,94,463 | €3,856.54 |
| Sep 8Fri | $4,228.75 | −8.07% | ₹2,70,429 | €3,515.36 |
| Sep 9Sat | $4,226.06 | −0.06% | ₹2,70,257 | €3,513.12 |
| Sep 10Sun | $4,122.94 | −2.44% | ₹2,63,662 | €3,427.40 |
| Sep 11Mon | $4,161.27 | +0.93% | ₹2,66,034 | €3,462.59 |
| Sep 12Tue | $4,130.81 | −0.73% | ₹2,64,289 | €3,454.18 |
| Sep 13Wed | $3,882.59 | −6.01% | ₹2,48,438 | €3,242.35 |
| Sep 14Thu | $3,154.95 | −18.74% | ₹2,02,280 | €2,653.31 |
| Sep 15Fri | $3,637.52 | +15.30% | ₹2,33,365 | €3,051.15 |
| Sep 16Sat | $3,625.04 | −0.34% | ₹2,32,564 | €3,040.68 |
| Sep 17Sun | $3,582.88 | −1.16% | ₹2,29,860 | €3,005.32 |
| Sep 18Mon | $4,065.20 | +13.46% | ₹2,60,661 | €3,405.42 |
| Sep 19Tue | $3,924.97 | −3.45% | ₹2,52,041 | €3,282.06 |
| Sep 20Wed | $3,905.95 | −0.48% | ₹2,51,148 | €3,257.17 |
| Sep 21Thu | $3,631.04 | −7.04% | ₹2,33,417 | €3,058.42 |
| Sep 22Fri | $3,630.70 | −0.01% | ₹2,35,278 | €3,039.26 |
| Sep 23Sat | $3,792.40 | +4.45% | ₹2,45,756 | €3,174.62 |
| Sep 24Sun | $3,682.84 | −2.89% | ₹2,38,657 | €3,082.91 |
| Sep 25Mon | $3,926.07 | +6.60% | ₹2,54,767 | €3,291.62 |
| Sep 26Tue | $3,892.35 | −0.86% | ₹2,54,035 | €3,283.20 |
| Sep 27Wed | $4,200.67 | +7.92% | ₹2,74,514 | €3,564.27 |
| Sep 28Thu | $4,174.73 | −0.62% | ₹2,73,549 | €3,553.11 |
| Sep 29Fri | $4,163.07 | −0.28% | ₹2,72,098 | €3,533.61 |
| Sep 30Sat | $4,338.71 | +4.22% | ₹2,83,578 | €3,682.70 |
How September usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in September 5 times out of 11, with an average move of −1.8% and a median of −3.1%.
Bitcoin in September 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in September 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $3,154.95 and $4,892.01 per bitcoin (daily closes) in September 2017, averaging $4,064.84. It closed the month at $4,338.71.
How much did bitcoin go down in September 2017?
Bitcoin fell 7.8%, from $4,703.39 to $4,338.71. The biggest daily rise was +15.3% on September 15, 2017 and the biggest fall −18.7% on September 14, 2017.
What was the bitcoin price on September 1, 2017?
Bitcoin closed at $4,892.01 per bitcoin on September 1, 2017, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹3,12,658.
Is September usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in September 5 times out of 11, with an average move of −1.8% and a median of −3.1%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in September 2017?
Bitcoin fell 5.8% in Indian rupee terms in September 2017, compared with −7.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in September 2017?
No. Bitcoin was −7.8% for the month, against +2.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in September 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.53% in September, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −8.2%.