Bitcoin Price in March 2018
In March 2018, bitcoin fell 32.9%, from $10,397.90 at the end of February to $6,973.53 per bitcoin on March 31, 2018. The highest close was $11,573.30 on March 5, 2018, the lowest $6,890.52 on March 30, 2018, and the average over 31 days was $9,040.56. Today's price is 1,070.3% higher than the March 2018 close.
- Bitcoin fell 32.9% in US dollars in March 2018, leaving it down 50.7% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −33.5% in JPY to −30.0% in PKR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+0.6%), silver (−0.6%) and US stocks (−2.5%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 16, with an average daily move of 3.54%.
- At the end of the month it was 64.2% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 7.9 → 5.3.
Bitcoin price chart, March 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, March 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| PKR | −30.0% |
| TRY | −30.7% |
| BRL | −31.8% |
| AUD | −32.0% |
| ZAR | −32.2% |
| CAD | −32.3% |
| INR | −32.8% |
| ARS | −33.2% |
| EUR | −33.3% |
| NGN | −33.5% |
| GBP | −33.5% |
| JPY | −33.5% |
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 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −32.9% |
| Gold | +0.6% |
| Silver | −0.6% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −2.5% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.23% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of March) | −50.7% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 7.9 → 5.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1Thu | $10,951.00 | +5.32% | ₹7,14,443 | €8,983.11 |
| Mar 2Fri | $11,086.40 | +1.24% | ₹7,22,279 | €9,034.31 |
| Mar 3Sat | $11,489.70 | +3.64% | ₹7,48,554 | €9,362.96 |
| Mar 4Sun | $11,512.60 | +0.20% | ₹7,50,046 | €9,381.62 |
| Mar 5Mon | $11,573.30 | +0.53% | ₹7,54,425 | €9,397.52 |
| Mar 6Tue | $10,779.90 | −6.86% | ₹7,00,733 | €8,738.19 |
| Mar 7Wed | $9,965.57 | −7.55% | ₹6,46,666 | €8,026.27 |
| Mar 8Thu | $9,395.01 | −5.73% | ₹6,09,653 | €7,567.68 |
| Mar 9Fri | $9,337.55 | −0.61% | ₹6,07,785 | €7,587.69 |
| Mar 10Sat | $8,866.00 | −5.05% | ₹5,77,091 | €7,204.51 |
| Mar 11Sun | $9,578.63 | +8.04% | ₹6,23,477 | €7,783.59 |
| Mar 12Mon | $9,205.12 | −3.90% | ₹5,98,010 | €7,478.24 |
| Mar 13Tue | $9,194.85 | −0.11% | ₹5,97,164 | €7,451.51 |
| Mar 14Wed | $8,269.81 | −10.06% | ₹5,36,116 | €6,672.91 |
| Mar 15Thu | $8,300.86 | +0.38% | ₹5,38,201 | €6,707.10 |
| Mar 16Fri | $8,338.35 | +0.45% | ₹5,42,113 | €6,774.08 |
| Mar 17Sat | $7,916.88 | −5.05% | ₹5,14,711 | €6,431.67 |
| Mar 18Sun | $8,223.68 | +3.88% | ₹5,34,658 | €6,680.92 |
| Mar 19Mon | $8,630.65 | +4.95% | ₹5,61,553 | €7,027.94 |
| Mar 20Tue | $8,913.47 | +3.28% | ₹5,81,248 | €7,225.26 |
| Mar 21Wed | $8,929.28 | +0.18% | ₹5,82,478 | €7,288.08 |
| Mar 22Thu | $8,728.47 | −2.25% | ₹5,67,923 | €7,069.19 |
| Mar 23Fri | $8,879.62 | +1.73% | ₹5,78,596 | €7,204.92 |
| Mar 24Sat | $8,668.12 | −2.38% | ₹5,64,815 | €7,033.31 |
| Mar 25Sun | $8,495.78 | −1.99% | ₹5,53,585 | €6,893.48 |
| Mar 26Mon | $8,209.40 | −3.37% | ₹5,33,734 | €6,644.69 |
| Mar 27Tue | $7,833.04 | −4.58% | ₹5,06,759 | €6,287.58 |
| Mar 28Wed | $7,954.48 | +1.55% | ₹5,16,210 | €6,410.52 |
| Mar 29Thu | $7,165.70 | −9.92% | ₹4,66,840 | €5,820.70 |
| Mar 30Fri | $6,890.52 | −3.84% | ₹4,48,091 | €5,600.61 |
| Mar 31Sat | $6,973.53 | +1.20% | ₹4,53,489 | €5,668.09 |
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 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in March 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $6,890.52 and $11,573.30 per bitcoin (daily closes) in March 2018, averaging $9,040.56. It closed the month at $6,973.53.
How much did bitcoin go down in March 2018?
Bitcoin fell 32.9%, from $10,397.90 to $6,973.53. The biggest daily rise was +8.0% on March 11, 2018 and the biggest fall −10.1% on March 14, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on March 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $10,951.00 per bitcoin on March 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹7,14,443.
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 2018?
Bitcoin fell 32.8% in Indian rupee terms in March 2018, compared with −32.9% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in March 2018?
No. Bitcoin was −32.9% for the month, against −2.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in March 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.23% in March, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −33.1%.