Bitcoin Price in 2018
In 2018, bitcoin fell 73.6%, closing the year at $3,742.70, compared with $14,156.40 at the end of 2017. The highest close was $17,527.00 on January 6, 2018 and the lowest $3,236.76 on December 15, 2018; the average for the year was $7,572.30. Today's price is 2,083.2% above the 2018 close.
Bitcoin price chart, 2018
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2018
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $10,221.10 | $17,527.00 | $10,106.30 | −27.8% |
| February | $10,397.90 | $11,403.70 | $6,955.27 | +1.7% |
| March | $6,973.53 | $11,573.30 | $6,890.52 | −32.9% |
| April | $9,240.55 | $9,697.50 | $6,636.32 | +32.5% |
| May | $7,494.17 | $9,858.15 | $7,135.99 | −18.9% |
| June | $6,404.00 | $7,720.25 | $5,903.44 | −14.5% |
| July | $7,780.44 | $8,424.27 | $6,228.81 | +21.5% |
| August | $7,037.58 | $7,624.91 | $6,184.71 | −9.5% |
| September | $6,625.56 | $7,361.66 | $6,225.98 | −5.9% |
| October | $6,317.61 | $6,652.23 | $6,256.24 | −4.6% |
| November | $4,017.27 | $6,530.14 | $3,779.13 | −36.4% |
| December | $3,742.70 | $4,214.67 | $3,236.76 | −6.8% |
Bitcoin in 2018 at a Glance
- Bitcoin fell 73.6% in US dollars. In ARS terms it fell 48.0%, and in JPY terms it fell 74.2% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did worse than Gold (−2.1%), Silver (−9.5%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (−4.4%).
- After US inflation of 1.9%, the real change was −74.1%.
Key Events in 2018
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Friday, July 6US tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese goods take effect; China retaliates with matching tariffs. SourceBitcoin: +0.5% that day · +19.8% a month later
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2018
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| ARS | −48.0% |
| TRY | −63.1% |
| PKR | −66.5% |
| BRL | −69.1% |
| ZAR | −69.3% |
| AUD | −70.7% |
| INR | −71.1% |
| CAD | −71.3% |
| GBP | −72.0% |
| EUR | −72.4% |
| NGN | −73.1% |
| JPY | −74.2% |
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, 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −2.1% |
| Silver | −9.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −4.4% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +1.9% |
Bitcoin in 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $3,236.76 and $17,527.00 in 2018 (daily closes), averaging $7,572.30. It closed the year at $3,742.70.
How much did bitcoin go down in 2018?
Bitcoin fell 73.6% in 2018, from $14,156.40 to $3,742.70.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2018?
The highest daily close in 2018 was $17,527.00 on January 6, 2018.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2018?
April (+32.5%). The weakest was November (−36.4%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2018?
Bitcoin fell 71.1% in Indian rupee terms in 2018, compared with −73.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2018?
No. Bitcoin was −73.6% for the year, against −4.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2018?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 6 July: US tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese goods take effect; China retaliates with matching tariffs. Bitcoin moved +0.5% 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).