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Bitcoin Price in December 2021

In December 2021, bitcoin fell 18.8%, from $57,005.43 at the end of November to $46,306.45 per bitcoin on December 31, 2021. The highest close was $57,229.83 on December 1, 2021, the lowest $46,202.14 on December 17, 2021, and the average over 31 days was $49,263.21. Today's price is 76.0% higher than the December 2021 close.

End of November
$57,005.43
Month-end close
$46,306.45
Dec 31
Change
−18.8%
High
$57,229.83
Dec 1
Low
$46,202.14
Dec 17
Average
$49,263.21
31 days

Bitcoin price chart, December 2021

US dollars per bitcoin · daily close
$45,320$51,716$58,112Nov 30Dec 5Dec 10Dec 16Dec 21Dec 26Dec 31

Daily Bitcoin Prices, December 2021

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
Dec 1Wed$57,229.83+0.39% ₹42,95,150€50,511
Dec 2Thu$56,477.82−1.31% ₹42,36,847€49,893
Dec 3Fri$53,598.25−5.10% ₹40,18,984€47,408
Dec 4Sat$49,200.70−8.20% ₹36,89,241€43,518
Dec 5Sun$49,368.85+0.34% ₹37,01,849€43,667
Dec 6Mon$50,582.63+2.46% ₹38,05,533€44,745
Dec 7Tue$50,700.09+0.23% ₹38,22,345€44,920
Dec 8Wed$50,504.80−0.39% ₹38,08,496€44,788
Dec 9Thu$47,672.12−5.61% ₹35,93,682€42,018
Dec 10Fri$47,243.30−0.90% ₹35,71,556€41,834
Dec 11Sat$49,362.51+4.49% ₹37,31,766€43,711
Dec 12Sun$50,098.34+1.49% ₹37,87,394€44,362
Dec 13Mon$46,737.48−6.71% ₹35,38,495€41,316
Dec 14Tue$46,612.63−0.27% ₹35,34,491€41,303
Dec 15Wed$48,896.72+4.90% ₹37,18,459€43,420
Dec 16Thu$47,665.43−2.52% ₹36,32,649€42,217
Dec 17Fri$46,202.14−3.07% ₹35,19,102€40,764
Dec 18Sat$46,848.78+1.40% ₹35,68,354€41,335
Dec 19Sun$46,707.02−0.30% ₹35,57,557€41,210
Dec 20Mon$46,880.28+0.37% ₹35,63,182€41,695
Dec 21Tue$48,936.61+4.39% ₹37,07,374€43,392
Dec 22Wed$48,628.51−0.63% ₹36,80,517€43,080
Dec 23Thu$50,784.54+4.43% ₹38,32,125€44,828
Dec 24Fri$50,822.20+0.07% ₹38,15,090€44,866
Dec 25Sat$50,429.86−0.77% ₹37,85,638€44,519
Dec 26Sun$50,809.52+0.75% ₹38,14,138€44,855
Dec 27Mon$50,640.42−0.33% ₹38,13,983€44,721
Dec 28Tue$47,588.86−6.03% ₹35,68,227€42,002
Dec 29Wed$46,444.71−2.40% ₹34,71,510€41,048
Dec 30Thu$47,178.13+1.58% ₹35,18,087€41,531
Dec 31Fri$46,306.45−1.85% ₹34,46,644€40,889
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 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 2021: FAQ

What was the price of bitcoin in December 2021?

Bitcoin traded between $46,202.14 and $57,229.83 per bitcoin (daily closes) in December 2021, averaging $49,263.21. It closed the month at $46,306.45.

How much did bitcoin go down in December 2021?

Bitcoin fell 18.8%, from $57,005.43 to $46,306.45. The biggest daily rise was +4.9% on December 15, 2021 and the biggest fall −8.2% on December 4, 2021.

What was the bitcoin price on December 1, 2021?

Bitcoin closed at $57,229.83 per bitcoin on December 1, 2021, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹42,95,150.

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.