Bitcoin Price in 2019
In 2019, bitcoin rose 92.2%, closing the year at $7,193.60, compared with $3,742.70 at the end of 2018. The highest close was $13,016.23 on June 26, 2019 and the lowest $3,399.47 on February 7, 2019; the average for the year was $7,395.25. Today's price is 1,035.9% above the 2019 close.
Bitcoin price chart, 2019
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2019
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $3,457.79 | $4,076.63 | $3,448.12 | −7.6% |
| February | $3,854.79 | $4,142.53 | $3,399.47 | +11.5% |
| March | $4,105.40 | $4,106.66 | $3,761.56 | +6.5% |
| April | $5,350.73 | $5,572.36 | $4,158.18 | +30.3% |
| May | $8,574.50 | $8,805.78 | $5,402.70 | +60.2% |
| June | $10,817.16 | $13,016.23 | $7,688.08 | +26.2% |
| July | $10,085.63 | $12,573.81 | $9,477.64 | −6.8% |
| August | $9,630.66 | $11,966.41 | $9,510.20 | −4.5% |
| September | $8,293.87 | $10,623.54 | $8,104.19 | −13.9% |
| October | $9,199.59 | $9,551.71 | $7,493.49 | +10.9% |
| November | $7,569.63 | $9,412.61 | $7,047.92 | −17.7% |
| December | $7,193.60 | $7,564.35 | $6,640.52 | −5.0% |
Bitcoin in 2019 at a Glance
- Bitcoin rose 92.2% in US dollars. In ARS terms it rose 205.4%, and in CAD terms it rose 84.3% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Gold (+18.9%), Silver (+15.5%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+31.5%).
- After US inflation of 2.3%, the real change was +87.9%.
- In the futures market, leveraged funds went from net long 63 to net short 803 contracts.
Key Events in 2019
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Monday, August 5Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. SourceBitcoin: +7.6% that day · −7.6% a month later
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2019
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| ARS | +205.4% |
| TRY | +116.7% |
| PKR | +114.4% |
| BRL | +99.2% |
| EUR | +96.3% |
| INR | +96.0% |
| AUD | +93.4% |
| NGN | +89.8% |
| JPY | +89.7% |
| ZAR | +88.0% |
| GBP | +86.1% |
| CAD | +84.3% |
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, 2019
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +18.9% |
| Silver | +15.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +31.5% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +2.3% |
Futures positioning: leveraged funds held a net short position of 803 contracts on 31 Dec 2019, against net long 63 a year earlier. COT report →
Bitcoin in 2019: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2019?
Bitcoin traded between $3,399.47 and $13,016.23 in 2019 (daily closes), averaging $7,395.25. It closed the year at $7,193.60.
How much did bitcoin go up in 2019?
Bitcoin rose 92.2% in 2019, from $3,742.70 to $7,193.60.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2019?
The highest daily close in 2019 was $13,016.23 on June 26, 2019.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2019?
May (+60.2%). The weakest was November (−17.7%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2019?
Bitcoin rose 96.0% in Indian rupee terms in 2019, compared with +92.2% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2019?
Yes. Bitcoin was +92.2% for the year, against +31.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2019?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 5 August: Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. Bitcoin moved +7.6% 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).