Bitcoin Price in May 2021
In May 2021, bitcoin fell 35.4%, from $57,750.18 at the end of April to $37,332.86 per bitcoin on May 31, 2021. The highest close was $58,803.78 on May 8, 2021, the lowest $34,616.07 on May 29, 2021, and the average over 31 days was $46,443.29. Today's price is 118.4% higher than the May 2021 close.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2021
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeDaily Bitcoin Prices, May 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Sat | $57,828.05 | +0.13% | ₹42,85,394 | €47,685 |
| May 2Sun | $56,631.08 | −2.07% | ₹41,96,691 | €46,698 |
| May 3Mon | $57,200.29 | +1.01% | ₹42,38,244 | €47,556 |
| May 4Tue | $53,333.54 | −6.76% | ₹39,38,015 | €44,219 |
| May 5Wed | $57,424.01 | +7.67% | ₹42,36,680 | €47,794 |
| May 6Thu | $56,396.52 | −1.79% | ₹41,62,029 | €46,967 |
| May 7Fri | $57,356.40 | +1.70% | ₹42,22,303 | €47,526 |
| May 8Sat | $58,803.78 | +2.52% | ₹43,28,852 | €48,725 |
| May 9Sun | $58,232.32 | −0.97% | ₹42,86,784 | €48,251 |
| May 10Mon | $55,859.80 | −4.07% | ₹40,93,981 | €45,894 |
| May 11Tue | $56,704.57 | +1.51% | ₹41,67,786 | €46,708 |
| May 12Wed | $49,150.54 | −13.32% | ₹36,06,425 | €40,471 |
| May 13Thu | $49,716.19 | +1.15% | ₹36,63,169 | €41,160 |
| May 14Fri | $49,880.54 | +0.33% | ₹36,63,471 | €41,301 |
| May 15Sat | $46,760.19 | −6.26% | ₹34,34,297 | €38,717 |
| May 16Sun | $46,456.06 | −0.65% | ₹34,11,961 | €38,466 |
| May 17Mon | $43,537.51 | −6.28% | ₹31,90,381 | €35,831 |
| May 18Tue | $42,909.40 | −1.44% | ₹31,43,959 | €35,297 |
| May 19Wed | $37,002.44 | −13.77% | ₹27,05,922 | €30,272 |
| May 20Thu | $40,782.74 | +10.22% | ₹29,86,230 | €33,503 |
| May 21Fri | $37,304.69 | −8.53% | ₹27,24,059 | €30,515 |
| May 22Sat | $37,536.63 | +0.62% | ₹27,40,996 | €30,705 |
| May 23Sun | $34,770.58 | −7.37% | ₹25,39,014 | €28,442 |
| May 24Mon | $38,705.98 | +11.32% | ₹28,22,045 | €31,770 |
| May 25Tue | $38,402.22 | −0.78% | ₹27,97,087 | €31,440 |
| May 26Wed | $39,294.20 | +2.32% | ₹28,60,810 | €32,080 |
| May 27Thu | $38,436.97 | −2.18% | ₹27,93,311 | €31,526 |
| May 28Fri | $35,697.61 | −7.13% | ₹25,94,609 | €29,276 |
| May 29Sat | $34,616.07 | −3.03% | ₹25,16,000 | €28,389 |
| May 30Sun | $35,678.13 | +3.07% | ₹25,93,193 | €29,260 |
| May 31Mon | $37,332.86 | +4.64% | ₹27,02,656 | €30,624 |
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 2021: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2021?
Bitcoin traded between $34,616.07 and $58,803.78 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2021, averaging $46,443.29. It closed the month at $37,332.86.
How much did bitcoin go down in May 2021?
Bitcoin fell 35.4%, from $57,750.18 to $37,332.86. The biggest daily rise was +11.3% on May 24, 2021 and the biggest fall −13.8% on May 19, 2021.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2021?
Bitcoin closed at $57,828.05 per bitcoin on May 1, 2021, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹42,85,394.
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.