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Bitcoin Price in May 2019

In May 2019, bitcoin rose 60.2%, from $5,350.73 at the end of April to $8,574.50 per bitcoin on May 31, 2019. The highest close was $8,805.78 on May 27, 2019, the lowest $5,402.70 on May 1, 2019, and the average over 31 days was $7,309.69. Today's price is 849.8% higher than the May 2019 close.

End of April
$5,350.73
Month-end close
$8,574.50
May 31
Change
+60.2%
High
$8,805.78
May 27
Low
$5,402.70
May 1
Average
$7,309.69
31 days

Bitcoin price chart, May 2019

US dollars per bitcoin · daily close
$5,074$7,078$9,082Apr 30May 5May 10May 16May 21May 26May 31

Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 2019

Closing price for every day, with the same price in INR and EUR at that day's exchange rate.

DateClose (USD per BTC)ChangeIndia, ₹ per BTCEuro, € per BTC
May 1Wed$5,402.70+0.97% ₹3,75,790€4,817.04
May 2Thu$5,505.28+1.90% ₹3,83,349€4,915.12
May 3Fri$5,768.29+4.78% ₹4,00,460€5,162.62
May 4Sat$5,831.17+1.09% ₹4,04,825€5,218.89
May 5Sun$5,795.71−0.61% ₹4,02,364€5,187.16
May 6Mon$5,746.81−0.84% ₹3,97,495€5,137.65
May 7Tue$5,829.50+1.44% ₹4,04,569€5,204.00
May 8Wed$5,982.46+2.62% ₹4,18,234€5,345.92
May 9Thu$6,174.53+3.21% ₹4,32,279€5,513.85
May 10Fri$6,378.85+3.31% ₹4,49,135€5,684.19
May 11Sat$7,204.77+12.95% ₹5,07,288€6,420.17
May 12Sun$6,972.37−3.23% ₹4,90,925€6,213.08
May 13Mon$7,814.92+12.08% ₹5,46,438€6,955.27
May 14Tue$7,994.42+2.30% ₹5,64,542€7,117.43
May 15Wed$8,205.17+2.64% ₹5,76,881€7,323.11
May 16Thu$7,884.91−3.90% ₹5,53,593€7,035.70
May 17Fri$7,343.90−6.86% ₹5,15,799€6,572.79
May 18Sat$7,271.21−0.99% ₹5,10,693€6,507.73
May 19Sun$8,197.69+12.74% ₹5,75,765€7,336.93
May 20Mon$7,978.31−2.68% ₹5,60,728€7,145.37
May 21Tue$7,963.33−0.19% ₹5,58,448€7,130.36
May 22Wed$7,680.07−3.56% ₹5,38,584€6,876.73
May 23Thu$7,881.85+2.63% ₹5,51,513€7,065.29
May 24Fri$7,987.37+1.34% ₹5,58,677€7,141.51
May 25Sat$8,052.54+0.82% ₹5,63,235€7,199.78
May 26Sun$8,673.22+7.71% ₹6,06,648€7,754.72
May 27Mon$8,805.78+1.53% ₹6,10,769€7,855.63
May 28Tue$8,719.96−0.97% ₹6,07,956€7,790.41
May 29Wed$8,659.49−0.69% ₹6,05,082€7,751.97
May 30Thu$8,319.47−3.93% ₹5,80,824€7,470.05
May 31Fri$8,574.50+3.07% ₹6,00,044€7,703.33
Daily closing prices of bitcoin in US dollars (BTC-USD at 00:00 UTC, Yahoo Finance). The series starts in September 2014. Local-currency columns are the US-dollar close × that day's exchange rate — the value of the metal before local taxes and premiums.

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 2019: FAQ

What was the price of bitcoin in May 2019?

Bitcoin traded between $5,402.70 and $8,805.78 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2019, averaging $7,309.69. It closed the month at $8,574.50.

How much did bitcoin go up in May 2019?

Bitcoin rose 60.2%, from $5,350.73 to $8,574.50. The biggest daily rise was +12.9% on May 11, 2019 and the biggest fall −6.9% on May 17, 2019.

What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2019?

Bitcoin closed at $5,402.70 per bitcoin on May 1, 2019, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹3,75,790.

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.