Bitcoin Price in 2024
In 2024, bitcoin rose 121.1%, closing the year at $93,429.20, compared with $42,265.19 at the end of 2023. The highest close was $106,140.60 on December 17, 2024 and the lowest $39,507.37 on January 22, 2024; the average for the year was $65,964.12. Today's price is 12.5% below the 2024 close.
Bitcoin price chart, 2024
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2024
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $42,582.61 | $46,970.50 | $39,507.37 | +0.8% |
| February | $61,198.38 | $62,504.79 | $42,583.58 | +43.7% |
| March | $71,333.65 | $73,083.50 | $61,912.77 | +16.6% |
| April | $60,636.86 | $71,631.36 | $60,636.86 | −15.0% |
| May | $67,491.41 | $71,448.20 | $58,254.01 | +11.3% |
| June | $62,678.29 | $71,082.82 | $60,277.41 | −7.1% |
| July | $64,619.25 | $68,255.87 | $55,849.11 | +3.1% |
| August | $58,969.90 | $65,357.50 | $53,991.46 | −8.7% |
| September | $63,329.50 | $65,887.65 | $53,948.75 | +7.4% |
| October | $70,215.19 | $72,720.49 | $60,274.50 | +10.9% |
| November | $96,449.05 | $98,997.66 | $67,811.51 | +37.4% |
| December | $93,429.20 | $106,140.60 | $92,643.21 | −3.1% |
Bitcoin in 2024 at a Glance
- Bitcoin rose 121.1% in US dollars. In NGN terms it rose 280.9%, and in PKR terms it rose 117.3% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Gold (+27.5%), Silver (+21.3%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+25.0%).
- After US inflation of 2.9%, the real change was +114.8%.
- In the futures market, leveraged funds went from net short 9,831 to net short 20,064 contracts.
Key Events in 2024
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Wednesday, January 10SEC approves the listing and trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded products. SourceBitcoin: +1.1% that day · −6.9% a month later
- Tuesday, November 5Donald Trump wins the US presidential election. SourceBitcoin: +2.3% that day · +37.3% a month later
- Thursday, December 5Bitcoin reaches $100,000 for the first time. SourceBitcoin: −2.2% that day · +0.5% a month later
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2024
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| NGN | +280.9% |
| ARS | +182.1% |
| BRL | +181.6% |
| TRY | +164.4% |
| JPY | +145.4% |
| AUD | +142.6% |
| CAD | +139.8% |
| EUR | +135.1% |
| INR | +130.4% |
| GBP | +124.3% |
| ZAR | +123.4% |
| PKR | +117.3% |
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, 2024
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | +27.5% |
| Silver | +21.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +25.0% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +2.9% |
Futures positioning: leveraged funds held a net short position of 20,064 contracts on 31 Dec 2024, against net short 9,831 a year earlier. COT report →
Bitcoin in 2024: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2024?
Bitcoin traded between $39,507.37 and $106,140.60 in 2024 (daily closes), averaging $65,964.12. It closed the year at $93,429.20.
How much did bitcoin go up in 2024?
Bitcoin rose 121.1% in 2024, from $42,265.19 to $93,429.20.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2024?
The highest daily close in 2024 was $106,140.60 on December 17, 2024.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2024?
February (+43.7%). The weakest was April (−15.0%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2024?
Bitcoin rose 130.4% in Indian rupee terms in 2024, compared with +121.1% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2024?
Yes. Bitcoin was +121.1% for the year, against +25.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2024?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 5 November: Donald Trump wins the US presidential election. Bitcoin moved +2.3% 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).