Bitcoin Price in September 2018
In September 2018, bitcoin fell 5.9%, from $7,037.58 at the end of August to $6,625.56 per bitcoin on September 30, 2018. The highest close was $7,361.66 on September 4, 2018, the lowest $6,225.98 on September 8, 2018, and the average over 30 days was $6,610.68. Today's price is 1,131.8% higher than the September 2018 close.
- Bitcoin fell 5.9% in US dollars in September 2018, leaving it down 53.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −16.0% in TRY to −3.2% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (−0.7%), silver (+1.3%) and US stocks (+0.6%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 15, with an average daily move of 1.57%.
- At the end of the month it was 66.0% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 5.9 → 5.6.
Bitcoin price chart, September 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, September 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | −3.2% |
| INR | −3.8% |
| JPY | −3.9% |
| AUD | −5.1% |
| PKR | −5.3% |
| CAD | −5.5% |
| EUR | −5.6% |
| NGN | −6.3% |
| GBP | −6.3% |
| BRL | −9.0% |
| ZAR | −9.7% |
| TRY | −16.0% |
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 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −5.9% |
| Gold | −0.7% |
| Silver | +1.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.6% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.12% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of September) | −53.2% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 5.9 → 5.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1Sat | $7,193.25 | +2.21% | ₹5,13,634 | €6,166.77 |
| Sep 2Sun | $7,272.72 | +1.10% | ₹5,19,309 | €6,234.90 |
| Sep 3Mon | $7,260.06 | −0.17% | ₹5,15,428 | €6,258.17 |
| Sep 4Tue | $7,361.66 | +1.40% | ₹5,23,193 | €6,337.65 |
| Sep 5Wed | $6,792.83 | −7.73% | ₹4,87,386 | €5,862.89 |
| Sep 6Thu | $6,529.17 | −3.88% | ₹4,69,382 | €5,611.82 |
| Sep 7Fri | $6,467.07 | −0.95% | ₹4,65,234 | €5,565.56 |
| Sep 8Sat | $6,225.98 | −3.73% | ₹4,47,890 | €5,358.08 |
| Sep 9Sun | $6,300.86 | +1.20% | ₹4,53,277 | €5,422.52 |
| Sep 10Mon | $6,329.70 | +0.46% | ₹4,56,340 | €5,475.19 |
| Sep 11Tue | $6,321.20 | −0.13% | ₹4,57,939 | €5,451.40 |
| Sep 12Wed | $6,351.80 | +0.48% | ₹4,63,618 | €5,477.79 |
| Sep 13Thu | $6,517.31 | +2.61% | ₹4,68,759 | €5,604.23 |
| Sep 14Fri | $6,512.71 | −0.07% | ₹4,69,094 | €5,570.32 |
| Sep 15Sat | $6,543.20 | +0.47% | ₹4,71,290 | €5,596.40 |
| Sep 16Sun | $6,517.18 | −0.40% | ₹4,69,416 | €5,574.14 |
| Sep 17Mon | $6,281.20 | −3.62% | ₹4,52,843 | €5,401.20 |
| Sep 18Tue | $6,371.30 | +1.43% | ₹4,62,141 | €5,460.20 |
| Sep 19Wed | $6,398.54 | +0.43% | ₹4,67,861 | €5,478.43 |
| Sep 20Thu | $6,519.67 | +1.89% | ₹4,71,666 | €5,584.75 |
| Sep 21Fri | $6,734.95 | +3.30% | ₹4,83,031 | €5,719.32 |
| Sep 22Sat | $6,721.98 | −0.19% | ₹4,82,100 | €5,708.31 |
| Sep 23Sun | $6,710.63 | −0.17% | ₹4,81,286 | €5,698.67 |
| Sep 24Mon | $6,595.41 | −1.72% | ₹4,76,386 | €5,612.69 |
| Sep 25Tue | $6,446.47 | −2.26% | ₹4,72,526 | €5,484.66 |
| Sep 26Wed | $6,495.00 | +0.75% | ₹4,74,720 | €5,521.40 |
| Sep 27Thu | $6,676.75 | +2.80% | ₹4,85,867 | €5,683.25 |
| Sep 28Fri | $6,644.13 | −0.49% | ₹4,84,689 | €5,709.30 |
| Sep 29Sat | $6,601.96 | −0.63% | ₹4,81,613 | €5,673.06 |
| Sep 30Sun | $6,625.56 | +0.36% | ₹4,83,335 | €5,693.34 |
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 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in September 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $6,225.98 and $7,361.66 per bitcoin (daily closes) in September 2018, averaging $6,610.68. It closed the month at $6,625.56.
How much did bitcoin go down in September 2018?
Bitcoin fell 5.9%, from $7,037.58 to $6,625.56. The biggest daily rise was +3.3% on September 21, 2018 and the biggest fall −7.7% on September 5, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on September 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $7,193.25 per bitcoin on September 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹5,13,634.
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 2018?
Bitcoin fell 3.8% in Indian rupee terms in September 2018, compared with −5.9% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in September 2018?
No. Bitcoin was −5.9% for the month, against +0.6% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in September 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.12% in September, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −6.0%.