Bitcoin Price in 2022
In 2022, bitcoin fell 64.3%, closing the year at $16,547.50, compared with $46,306.45 at the end of 2021. The highest close was $47,686.81 on January 1, 2022 and the lowest $15,787.28 on November 21, 2022; the average for the year was $28,197.75. Today's price is 393.8% above the 2022 close.
Bitcoin price chart, 2022
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2022
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $38,483.13 | $47,686.81 | $35,030.25 | −16.9% |
| February | $43,193.23 | $44,575.20 | $36,952.98 | +12.2% |
| March | $45,538.68 | $47,465.73 | $37,849.66 | +5.4% |
| April | $37,714.88 | $46,622.68 | $37,714.88 | −17.2% |
| May | $31,792.31 | $39,698.37 | $28,627.57 | −15.7% |
| June | $19,784.73 | $31,370.67 | $19,017.64 | −37.8% |
| July | $23,336.90 | $23,843.89 | $19,242.26 | +18.0% |
| August | $20,049.76 | $24,424.07 | $19,616.81 | −14.1% |
| September | $19,431.79 | $22,370.45 | $18,547.40 | −3.1% |
| October | $20,495.77 | $20,818.48 | $19,044.11 | +5.5% |
| November | $17,168.57 | $21,282.69 | $15,787.28 | −16.2% |
| December | $16,547.50 | $17,815.65 | $16,439.68 | −3.6% |
Bitcoin in 2022 at a Glance
- Bitcoin fell 64.3% in US dollars. In ARS terms it fell 38.5%, and in BRL terms it fell 66.1% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did worse than Gold (−0.1%), Silver (+2.3%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (−18.1%).
- After US inflation of 6.5%, the real change was −66.4%.
- In the futures market, leveraged funds went from net short 5,651 to net short 1,922 contracts.
Key Events in 2022
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Thursday, February 24Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine; Russia's RTS index falls 39%. SourceBitcoin: +2.8% that day · +10.3% a month later
- Monday, May 9Stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) begins to lose its dollar peg, leading to the collapse of Terra and LUNA. SourceBitcoin: −11.0% that day · −13.5% a month later
- Friday, November 11Crypto exchange FTX and affiliate Alameda Research file for bankruptcy. SourceBitcoin: −3.1% that day · −3.5% a month later
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2022
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| ARS | −38.5% |
| TRY | −49.7% |
| PKR | −54.6% |
| JPY | −58.7% |
| GBP | −60.0% |
| INR | −60.2% |
| NGN | −61.1% |
| AUD | −61.7% |
| ZAR | −61.9% |
| CAD | −62.0% |
| EUR | −62.0% |
| BRL | −66.1% |
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, 2022
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −0.1% |
| Silver | +2.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −18.1% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +6.5% |
Futures positioning: leveraged funds held a net short position of 1,922 contracts on 27 Dec 2022, against net short 5,651 a year earlier. COT report →
Bitcoin in 2022: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2022?
Bitcoin traded between $15,787.28 and $47,686.81 in 2022 (daily closes), averaging $28,197.75. It closed the year at $16,547.50.
How much did bitcoin go down in 2022?
Bitcoin fell 64.3% in 2022, from $46,306.45 to $16,547.50.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2022?
The highest daily close in 2022 was $47,686.81 on January 1, 2022.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2022?
July (+18.0%). The weakest was June (−37.8%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2022?
Bitcoin fell 60.2% in Indian rupee terms in 2022, compared with −64.3% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2022?
No. Bitcoin was −64.3% for the year, against −18.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2022?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 9 May: Stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) begins to lose its dollar peg, leading to the collapse of Terra and LUNA. Bitcoin moved −11.0% 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).