Bitcoin Price in December 2018
In December 2018, bitcoin fell 6.8%, from $4,017.27 at the end of November to $3,742.70 per bitcoin on December 31, 2018. The highest close was $4,214.67 on December 1, 2018, the lowest $3,236.76 on December 15, 2018, and the average over 31 days was $3,717.49. Today's price is 2,079.9% higher than the December 2018 close.
- Bitcoin fell 6.8% in US dollars in December 2018, leaving it down 73.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −9.4% in JPY to −1.6% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than US stocks (−9.0%), and worse than gold (+4.8%) and silver (+9.5%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 16, with an average daily move of 3.62%.
- At the end of the month it was 80.8% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 3.3 → 2.9.
Bitcoin price chart, December 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, December 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | −1.6% |
| AUD | −3.2% |
| PKR | −3.3% |
| CAD | −4.4% |
| TRY | −5.0% |
| GBP | −6.2% |
| BRL | −6.3% |
| INR | −6.8% |
| NGN | −6.8% |
| ARS | −6.9% |
| EUR | −7.2% |
| JPY | −9.4% |
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, December 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −6.8% |
| Gold | +4.8% |
| Silver | +9.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −9.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.32% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of December) | −73.6% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 3.3 → 2.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, December 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Sat | $4,214.67 | +4.91% | ₹2,94,690 | €3,699.22 |
| Dec 2Sun | $4,139.88 | −1.77% | ₹2,89,460 | €3,633.57 |
| Dec 3Mon | $3,894.13 | −5.94% | ₹2,71,655 | €3,433.46 |
| Dec 4Tue | $3,956.89 | +1.61% | ₹2,78,902 | €3,484.84 |
| Dec 5Wed | $3,753.99 | −5.13% | ₹2,65,145 | €3,309.52 |
| Dec 6Thu | $3,521.10 | −6.20% | ₹2,49,540 | €3,102.44 |
| Dec 7Fri | $3,419.94 | −2.87% | ₹2,41,961 | €3,006.47 |
| Dec 8Sat | $3,476.11 | +1.64% | ₹2,45,935 | €3,055.85 |
| Dec 9Sun | $3,614.23 | +3.97% | ₹2,55,707 | €3,177.27 |
| Dec 10Mon | $3,502.66 | −3.09% | ₹2,49,967 | €3,072.18 |
| Dec 11Tue | $3,424.59 | −2.23% | ₹2,49,070 | €3,015.69 |
| Dec 12Wed | $3,486.95 | +1.82% | ₹2,53,222 | €3,079.33 |
| Dec 13Thu | $3,313.68 | −4.97% | ₹2,39,082 | €2,913.38 |
| Dec 14Fri | $3,242.48 | −2.15% | ₹2,31,990 | €2,853.39 |
| Dec 15Sat | $3,236.76 | −0.18% | ₹2,31,581 | €2,848.35 |
| Dec 16Sun | $3,252.84 | +0.50% | ₹2,32,731 | €2,862.50 |
| Dec 17Mon | $3,545.86 | +9.01% | ₹2,54,983 | €3,136.32 |
| Dec 18Tue | $3,696.06 | +4.24% | ₹2,64,601 | €3,256.60 |
| Dec 19Wed | $3,745.95 | +1.35% | ₹2,64,352 | €3,293.07 |
| Dec 20Thu | $4,134.44 | +10.37% | ₹2,92,245 | €3,630.04 |
| Dec 21Fri | $3,896.54 | −5.75% | ₹2,73,927 | €3,400.90 |
| Dec 22Sat | $4,014.18 | +3.02% | ₹2,82,197 | €3,503.58 |
| Dec 23Sun | $3,998.98 | −0.38% | ₹2,81,128 | €3,490.31 |
| Dec 24Mon | $4,078.60 | +1.99% | ₹2,86,073 | €3,586.31 |
| Dec 25Tue | $3,815.49 | −6.45% | ₹2,68,000 | €3,345.80 |
| Dec 26Wed | $3,857.30 | +1.10% | ₹2,70,937 | €3,378.99 |
| Dec 27Thu | $3,654.83 | −5.25% | ₹2,56,387 | €3,216.98 |
| Dec 28Fri | $3,923.92 | +7.36% | ₹2,74,635 | €3,432.64 |
| Dec 29Sat | $3,820.41 | −2.64% | ₹2,67,390 | €3,342.09 |
| Dec 30Sun | $3,865.95 | +1.19% | ₹2,70,578 | €3,381.94 |
| Dec 31Mon | $3,742.70 | −3.19% | ₹2,61,699 | €3,271.49 |
How December usually goes for bitcoin
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in December 5 times out of 12, with an average move of +7.1% and a median of −3.2%.
Bitcoin in December 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in December 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $3,236.76 and $4,214.67 per bitcoin (daily closes) in December 2018, averaging $3,717.49. It closed the month at $3,742.70.
How much did bitcoin go down in December 2018?
Bitcoin fell 6.8%, from $4,017.27 to $3,742.70. The biggest daily rise was +10.4% on December 20, 2018 and the biggest fall −6.5% on December 25, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on December 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $4,214.67 per bitcoin on December 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹2,94,690.
Is December usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in December 5 times out of 12, with an average move of +7.1% and a median of −3.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in December 2018?
Bitcoin fell 6.8% in Indian rupee terms in December 2018, compared with −6.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in December 2018?
Yes. Bitcoin was −6.8% for the month, against −9.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in December 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.32% in December, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −6.5%.