Bitcoin Price in May 2018
In May 2018, bitcoin fell 18.9%, from $9,240.55 at the end of April to $7,494.17 per bitcoin on May 31, 2018. The highest close was $9,858.15 on May 5, 2018, the lowest $7,135.99 on May 28, 2018, and the average over 31 days was $8,451.00. Today's price is 988.2% higher than the May 2018 close.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeDaily Bitcoin Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Tue | $9,119.01 | −1.32% | ₹6,05,958 | €7,547.80 |
| May 2Wed | $9,235.92 | +1.28% | ₹6,16,855 | €7,701.83 |
| May 3Thu | $9,743.86 | +5.50% | ₹6,53,618 | €8,152.69 |
| May 4Fri | $9,700.76 | −0.44% | ₹6,46,653 | €8,091.40 |
| May 5Sat | $9,858.15 | +1.62% | ₹6,57,144 | €8,222.68 |
| May 6Sun | $9,654.80 | −2.06% | ₹6,43,589 | €8,053.07 |
| May 7Mon | $9,373.01 | −2.92% | ₹6,26,215 | €7,840.52 |
| May 8Tue | $9,234.82 | −1.47% | ₹6,19,830 | €7,738.78 |
| May 9Wed | $9,325.18 | +0.98% | ₹6,26,302 | €7,857.40 |
| May 10Thu | $9,043.94 | −3.02% | ₹6,11,551 | €7,633.99 |
| May 11Fri | $8,441.49 | −6.66% | ₹5,68,872 | €7,083.25 |
| May 12Sat | $8,504.89 | +0.75% | ₹5,73,145 | €7,136.45 |
| May 13Sun | $8,723.94 | +2.58% | ₹5,87,906 | €7,320.26 |
| May 14Mon | $8,716.79 | −0.08% | ₹5,87,356 | €7,293.34 |
| May 15Tue | $8,510.38 | −2.37% | ₹5,75,965 | €7,132.55 |
| May 16Wed | $8,368.83 | −1.66% | ₹5,72,930 | €7,080.03 |
| May 17Thu | $8,094.32 | −3.28% | ₹5,50,899 | €6,849.41 |
| May 18Fri | $8,250.97 | +1.94% | ₹5,62,221 | €6,995.17 |
| May 19Sat | $8,247.18 | −0.05% | ₹5,61,963 | €6,991.96 |
| May 20Sun | $8,513.25 | +3.23% | ₹5,80,093 | €7,217.53 |
| May 21Mon | $8,418.99 | −1.11% | ₹5,72,281 | €7,155.30 |
| May 22Tue | $8,041.78 | −4.48% | ₹5,50,058 | €6,819.43 |
| May 23Wed | $7,557.82 | −6.02% | ₹5,17,182 | €6,411.30 |
| May 24Thu | $7,587.34 | +0.39% | ₹5,20,871 | €6,479.59 |
| May 25Fri | $7,480.14 | −1.41% | ₹5,10,595 | €6,380.56 |
| May 26Sat | $7,355.88 | −1.66% | ₹5,02,113 | €6,274.57 |
| May 27Sun | $7,368.22 | +0.17% | ₹5,02,955 | €6,285.09 |
| May 28Mon | $7,135.99 | −3.15% | ₹4,83,261 | €6,104.84 |
| May 29Tue | $7,472.59 | +4.72% | ₹5,03,673 | €6,427.17 |
| May 30Wed | $7,406.52 | −0.88% | ₹5,04,606 | €6,418.49 |
| May 31Thu | $7,494.17 | +1.18% | ₹5,05,332 | €6,423.25 |
How May usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in May 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.1% and a median of +9.3%.
Bitcoin in May 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $7,135.99 and $9,858.15 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2018, averaging $8,451.00. It closed the month at $7,494.17.
How much did bitcoin go down in May 2018?
Bitcoin fell 18.9%, from $9,240.55 to $7,494.17. The biggest daily rise was +5.5% on May 3, 2018 and the biggest fall −6.7% on May 11, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $9,119.01 per bitcoin on May 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹6,05,958.
Is May usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in May 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.1% and a median of +9.3%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.