Bitcoin Price in December 2020
In December 2020, bitcoin rose 47.8%, from $19,625.84 at the end of November to $29,001.72 per bitcoin on December 31, 2020. The highest close was $29,001.72 on December 31, 2020, the lowest $18,058.90 on December 11, 2020, and the average over 31 days was $21,983.14. Today's price is 180.4% higher than the December 2020 close.
- Bitcoin rose 47.8% in US dollars in December 2020, leaving it up 303.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +39.4% in TRY to +53.6% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+6.7%), silver (+16.9%) and US stocks (+3.8%).
- It closed higher on 21 days and lower on 10, with an average daily move of 2.84%.
- It set 10 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 31 December.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 11.1 → 15.3.
Bitcoin price chart, December 2020
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, December 2020
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | +53.6% |
| PKR | +48.7% |
| NGN | +47.0% |
| JPY | +46.4% |
| INR | +46.2% |
| CAD | +45.1% |
| GBP | +44.5% |
| EUR | +43.8% |
| BRL | +43.6% |
| AUD | +42.2% |
| ZAR | +42.0% |
| TRY | +39.4% |
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, December 2020
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +47.8% |
| Gold | +6.7% |
| Silver | +16.9% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +3.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.09% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of December) | +303.2% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 11.1 → 15.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, December 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Tue | $18,803.00 | −4.19% | ₹13,91,896 | €15,751 |
| Dec 2Wed | $19,201.09 | +2.12% | ₹14,14,256 | €15,902 |
| Dec 3Thu | $19,445.40 | +1.27% | ₹14,32,399 | €16,052 |
| Dec 4Fri | $18,699.77 | −3.83% | ₹13,81,256 | €15,396 |
| Dec 5Sat | $19,154.23 | +2.43% | ₹14,14,825 | €15,770 |
| Dec 6Sun | $19,345.12 | +1.00% | ₹14,28,925 | €15,927 |
| Dec 7Mon | $19,191.63 | −0.79% | ₹14,16,156 | €15,833 |
| Dec 8Tue | $18,321.14 | −4.54% | ₹13,56,131 | €15,126 |
| Dec 9Wed | $18,553.92 | +1.27% | ₹13,67,913 | €15,320 |
| Dec 10Thu | $18,264.99 | −1.56% | ₹13,50,422 | €15,122 |
| Dec 11Fri | $18,058.90 | −1.13% | ₹13,31,423 | €14,870 |
| Dec 12Sat | $18,803.66 | +4.12% | ₹13,86,332 | €15,483 |
| Dec 13Sun | $19,142.38 | +1.80% | ₹14,11,305 | €15,762 |
| Dec 14Mon | $19,246.64 | +0.54% | ₹14,19,209 | €15,863 |
| Dec 15Tue | $19,417.08 | +0.89% | ₹14,34,145 | €15,982 |
| Dec 16Wed | $21,310.60 | +9.75% | ₹15,71,865 | €17,534 |
| Dec 17Thu | $22,805.16 | +7.01% | ₹16,78,838 | €18,693 |
| Dec 18Fri | $23,137.96 | +1.46% | ₹17,01,330 | €18,869 |
| Dec 19Sat | $23,869.83 | +3.16% | ₹17,55,144 | €19,466 |
| Dec 20Sun | $23,477.29 | −1.64% | ₹17,26,281 | €19,146 |
| Dec 21Mon | $22,803.08 | −2.87% | ₹16,78,389 | €18,667 |
| Dec 22Tue | $23,783.03 | +4.30% | ₹17,58,405 | €19,435 |
| Dec 23Wed | $23,241.35 | −2.28% | ₹17,26,135 | €19,072 |
| Dec 24Thu | $23,735.95 | +2.13% | ₹17,52,658 | €19,468 |
| Dec 25Fri | $24,664.79 | +3.91% | ₹18,14,288 | €20,242 |
| Dec 26Sat | $26,437.04 | +7.19% | ₹19,44,650 | €21,697 |
| Dec 27Sun | $26,272.29 | −0.62% | ₹19,32,532 | €21,562 |
| Dec 28Mon | $27,084.81 | +3.09% | ₹19,95,852 | €22,191 |
| Dec 29Tue | $27,362.44 | +1.03% | ₹20,12,368 | €22,385 |
| Dec 30Wed | $28,840.95 | +5.40% | ₹21,18,472 | €23,537 |
| Dec 31Thu | $29,001.72 | +0.56% | ₹21,21,012 | €23,578 |
How December usually goes for bitcoin
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in December 5 times out of 12, with an average move of +7.1% and a median of −3.2%.
Bitcoin in December 2020: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in December 2020?
Bitcoin traded between $18,058.90 and $29,001.72 per bitcoin (daily closes) in December 2020, averaging $21,983.14. It closed the month at $29,001.72.
How much did bitcoin go up in December 2020?
Bitcoin rose 47.8%, from $19,625.84 to $29,001.72. The biggest daily rise was +9.8% on December 16, 2020 and the biggest fall −4.5% on December 8, 2020.
What was the bitcoin price on December 1, 2020?
Bitcoin closed at $18,803.00 per bitcoin on December 1, 2020, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹13,91,896.
Is December usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in December 5 times out of 12, with an average move of +7.1% and a median of −3.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in December 2020?
Bitcoin rose 46.2% in Indian rupee terms in December 2020, compared with +47.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in December 2020?
Yes. Bitcoin was +47.8% for the month, against +3.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in December 2020?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.09% in December, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +47.6%.