Bitcoin Price in 2021
In 2021, bitcoin rose 59.7%, closing the year at $46,306.45, compared with $29,001.72 at the end of 2020. The highest close was $67,566.83 on November 8, 2021 and the lowest $29,374.15 on January 1, 2021; the average for the year was $47,436.93. Today's price is 76.6% above the 2021 close.
Bitcoin price chart, 2021
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2021
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $33,114.36 | $40,797.61 | $29,374.15 | +14.2% |
| February | $45,137.77 | $57,539.95 | $33,537.18 | +36.3% |
| March | $58,918.83 | $61,243.09 | $48,378.99 | +30.5% |
| April | $57,750.18 | $63,503.46 | $49,004.25 | −2.0% |
| May | $37,332.86 | $58,803.78 | $34,616.07 | −35.4% |
| June | $35,040.84 | $40,406.27 | $31,637.78 | −6.1% |
| July | $41,626.20 | $42,235.55 | $29,807.35 | +18.8% |
| August | $47,166.69 | $49,546.15 | $38,152.98 | +13.3% |
| September | $43,790.89 | $52,633.54 | $40,693.68 | −7.2% |
| October | $61,318.96 | $65,992.84 | $47,711.49 | +40.0% |
| November | $57,005.43 | $67,566.83 | $53,569.77 | −7.0% |
| December | $46,306.45 | $57,229.83 | $46,202.14 | −18.8% |
Bitcoin in 2021 at a Glance
- Bitcoin rose 59.7% in US dollars. In TRY terms it rose 187.8%, and in CAD terms it rose 59.6% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Gold (−3.5%), Silver (−11.4%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+28.7%).
- After US inflation of 7.0%, the real change was +49.2%.
- In the futures market, leveraged funds went from net short 4,787 to net short 5,651 contracts.
Key Events in 2021
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Monday, February 8Tesla discloses a $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase. SourceBitcoin: +18.7% that day · +16.0% a month later
- Thursday, March 11President Biden signs the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. SourceBitcoin: +3.2% that day · +5.2% a month later
- Wednesday, April 14Coinbase goes public through a direct listing on Nasdaq. SourceBitcoin: −0.6% that day · −16.0% a month later
- Tuesday, September 7El Salvador's Bitcoin Law takes effect, making bitcoin legal tender. SourceBitcoin: −11.1% that day · −19.8% a month later
- Tuesday, October 19ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), the first US bitcoin futures ETF, begins trading on the NYSE. SourceBitcoin: +3.6% that day · +8.9% a month later
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2021
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| TRY | +187.8% |
| ARS | +94.9% |
| JPY | +78.2% |
| PKR | +77.6% |
| NGN | +74.9% |
| EUR | +73.4% |
| ZAR | +73.3% |
| BRL | +71.3% |
| AUD | +69.3% |
| INR | +62.5% |
| GBP | +61.2% |
| CAD | +59.6% |
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, 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −3.5% |
| Silver | −11.4% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +28.7% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +7.0% |
Futures positioning: leveraged funds held a net short position of 5,651 contracts on 28 Dec 2021, against net short 4,787 a year earlier. COT report →
Bitcoin in 2021: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2021?
Bitcoin traded between $29,374.15 and $67,566.83 in 2021 (daily closes), averaging $47,436.93. It closed the year at $46,306.45.
How much did bitcoin go up in 2021?
Bitcoin rose 59.7% in 2021, from $29,001.72 to $46,306.45.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2021?
The highest daily close in 2021 was $67,566.83 on November 8, 2021.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2021?
October (+40.0%). The weakest was May (−35.4%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2021?
Bitcoin rose 62.5% in Indian rupee terms in 2021, compared with +59.7% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2021?
Yes. Bitcoin was +59.7% for the year, against +28.7% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2021?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 8 February: Tesla discloses a $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase. Bitcoin moved +18.7% 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).