Bitcoin Price in February 2026
In February 2026, bitcoin fell 14.8%, from $78,621.12 at the end of January to $66,995.86 per bitcoin on February 28, 2026. The highest close was $78,688.77 on February 2, 2026, the lowest $62,702.10 on February 5, 2026, and the average over 28 days was $68,822.86. Today's price is 21.8% higher than the February 2026 close.
- Bitcoin fell 14.8% in US dollars in February 2026, leaving it down 23.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −16.9% in ARS to −12.8% in GBP, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+10.6%), silver (+18.4%) and US stocks (−0.8%).
- It closed higher on 10 days and lower on 18, with an average daily move of 2.74%.
- At the end of the month it was 46.3% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 16.6 → 12.8.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the CPI inflation (January 2026) on 13 February: +4.0% that day.
Bitcoin price chart, February 2026
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, February 2026
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| GBP | −12.8% |
| JPY | −13.3% |
| EUR | −13.6% |
| CAD | −13.6% |
| ZAR | −13.7% |
| TRY | −13.8% |
| PKR | −14.5% |
| AUD | −15.4% |
| INR | −15.5% |
| BRL | −15.7% |
| NGN | −16.8% |
| ARS | −16.9% |
Price in each currency at each day's exchange rate, previous month-end to this month-end. A weaker currency makes bitcoin rise more in local terms.
Bitcoin vs other assets, February 2026
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −14.8% |
| Gold | +10.6% |
| Silver | +18.4% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −0.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.47% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of February) | −23.4% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 16.6 → 12.8 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
The Fed and US Data in February 2026
Scheduled US releases this month and how bitcoin moved. For Fed decisions the move covers two sessions, because the statement comes after the gold futures settle.
| Date | Release | Result | Bitcoin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Feb | Jobs report (January 2026) | — | −2.6% |
| Fri 13 Feb | CPI inflation (January 2026) | — | +4.0% |
Key Events in February 2026
- Saturday, February 28United States and Israel launch strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. SourceBitcoin: +1.7% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, February 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1Sun | $76,974.45 | −2.09% | ₹70,64,861 | €64,328 |
| Feb 2Mon | $78,688.77 | +2.23% | ₹72,14,737 | €66,405 |
| Feb 3Tue | $75,633.55 | −3.88% | ₹68,25,595 | €64,099 |
| Feb 4Wed | $73,019.70 | −3.46% | ₹66,02,653 | €61,797 |
| Feb 5Thu | $62,702.10 | −14.13% | ₹56,51,027 | €53,127 |
| Feb 6Fri | $70,555.39 | +12.52% | ₹63,72,196 | €59,902 |
| Feb 7Sat | $69,281.97 | −1.80% | ₹62,57,187 | €58,820 |
| Feb 8Sun | $70,264.73 | +1.42% | ₹63,45,945 | €59,655 |
| Feb 9Mon | $70,120.78 | −0.20% | ₹63,52,101 | €59,294 |
| Feb 10Tue | $68,793.96 | −1.89% | ₹62,48,060 | €57,787 |
| Feb 11Wed | $66,991.97 | −2.62% | ₹60,68,662 | €56,347 |
| Feb 12Thu | $66,221.84 | −1.15% | ₹60,08,685 | €55,759 |
| Feb 13Fri | $68,857.84 | +3.98% | ₹62,36,049 | €58,020 |
| Feb 14Sat | $69,767.63 | +1.32% | ₹63,18,442 | €58,786 |
| Feb 15Sun | $68,788.19 | −1.40% | ₹62,29,740 | €57,961 |
| Feb 16Mon | $68,843.16 | +0.08% | ₹62,35,207 | €58,007 |
| Feb 17Tue | $67,494.22 | −1.96% | ₹61,27,328 | €56,958 |
| Feb 18Wed | $66,425.32 | −1.58% | ₹60,19,874 | €56,050 |
| Feb 19Thu | $66,957.52 | +0.80% | ₹60,79,308 | €56,800 |
| Feb 20Fri | $68,005.42 | +1.57% | ₹61,91,288 | €57,784 |
| Feb 21Sat | $68,003.77 | 0.00% | ₹61,91,138 | €57,783 |
| Feb 22Sun | $67,659.39 | −0.51% | ₹61,59,785 | €57,490 |
| Feb 23Mon | $64,616.74 | −4.50% | ₹58,62,457 | €54,601 |
| Feb 24Tue | $64,080.04 | −0.83% | ₹58,32,572 | €54,333 |
| Feb 25Wed | $67,960.13 | +6.06% | ₹61,78,799 | €57,712 |
| Feb 26Thu | $67,453.77 | −0.75% | ₹61,34,988 | €57,093 |
| Feb 27Fri | $65,881.80 | −2.33% | ₹59,95,731 | €55,815 |
| Feb 28Sat | $66,995.86 | +1.69% | ₹60,97,119 | €56,759 |
How February usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in February 9 times out of 11, with an average move of +12.5% and a median of +12.2%.
Bitcoin in February 2026: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in February 2026?
Bitcoin traded between $62,702.10 and $78,688.77 per bitcoin (daily closes) in February 2026, averaging $68,822.86. It closed the month at $66,995.86.
How much did bitcoin go down in February 2026?
Bitcoin fell 14.8%, from $78,621.12 to $66,995.86. The biggest daily rise was +12.5% on February 6, 2026 and the biggest fall −14.1% on February 5, 2026.
What was the bitcoin price on February 1, 2026?
Bitcoin closed at $76,974.45 per bitcoin on February 1, 2026, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹70,64,861.
Is February usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in February 9 times out of 11, with an average move of +12.5% and a median of +12.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in February 2026?
Bitcoin fell 15.5% in Indian rupee terms in February 2026, compared with −14.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in February 2026?
No. Bitcoin was −14.8% for the month, against −0.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did bitcoin react to the Fed and US data in February 2026?
Of 2 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the CPI inflation (January 2026) on 13 February: +4.0%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in February 2026?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.47% in February, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −15.2%.