Bitcoin Price in 2026 (Year to Date)
So far in 2026, bitcoin has fallen 3.4%, from $87,508.83 at the end of 2025 to $84,554.96 on October 21, 2026. The highest close was $96,929.33 on January 14, 2026 and the lowest $58,558.86 on June 30, 2026; the average for the year was $73,815.50.
Bitcoin price chart, 2026
USD · daily closeMonthly Bitcoin Prices in 2026
Month-end close and range, US dollars per bitcoin. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $78,621.12 | $96,929.33 | $78,621.12 | −10.2% |
| February | $66,995.86 | $78,688.77 | $62,702.10 | −14.8% |
| March | $68,233.31 | $74,861.09 | $65,738.10 | +1.8% |
| April | $76,304.32 | $78,657.54 | $66,888.57 | +11.8% |
| May | $73,579.69 | $82,138.93 | $73,372.52 | −3.6% |
| June | $58,558.86 | $71,319.77 | $58,558.86 | −20.4% |
| July | $62,813.75 | $66,505.13 | $60,003.76 | +7.3% |
| August | $78,548.63 | $80,257.54 | $62,763.32 | +25.1% |
| September | $83,553.85 | $86,602.91 | $75,612.51 | +6.4% |
| October | $84,554.96 | $86,480.30 | $81,382.15 | +1.2% |
Bitcoin in 2026 at a Glance
- Bitcoin fell 3.4% in US dollars so far. In TRY terms it rose 11.6%, and in NGN terms it fell 11.7% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Gold (−5.3%) and Silver (−20.1%).
- It did worse than S&P 500 (with dividends) (+14.4%).
- After US inflation of 3.4%, the real change was −6.5%.
- In the futures market, leveraged funds went from net short 10,911 to net short 5,844 contracts.
Key Events in 2026
What happened, and how bitcoin moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Saturday, February 28United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. SourceBitcoin: +1.7% that day · +7.0% a month later
Bitcoin in other currencies, 2026
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| TRY | +11.6% |
| INR | +1.9% |
| ARS | +1.6% |
| EUR | +1.1% |
| CAD | −0.8% |
| JPY | −2.2% |
| GBP | −2.7% |
| ZAR | −4.5% |
| PKR | −4.6% |
| AUD | −7.6% |
| BRL | −11.4% |
| NGN | −11.7% |
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, 2026
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold | −5.3% |
| Silver | −20.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +14.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, to Aug) | +3.4% |
Futures positioning: leveraged funds held a net short position of 5,844 contracts on 13 Oct 2026, against net short 10,911 a year earlier. COT report →
Bitcoin in 2026: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in 2026?
Bitcoin has traded between $58,558.86 and $96,929.33 in 2026 (daily closes), averaging $73,815.50. The latest close is $84,554.96.
How much did bitcoin go down in 2026?
Bitcoin is −3.4% year to date, from $87,508.83 to $84,554.96.
What was the highest bitcoin price in 2026?
The highest daily close in 2026 was $96,929.33 on January 14, 2026.
What was the best month for bitcoin in 2026?
August (+25.1%). The weakest was June (−20.4%).
How much did bitcoin rise in rupees in 2026?
Bitcoin rose 1.9% in Indian rupee terms in 2026 so far, compared with −3.4% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat the stock market in 2026?
No. Bitcoin is −3.4% for the year so far, against +14.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for bitcoin in 2026?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 28 February: United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Bitcoin moved +1.7% 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).