Bitcoin Price in May 2026
In May 2026, bitcoin fell 3.6%, from $76,304.32 at the end of April to $73,579.69 per bitcoin on May 31, 2026. The highest close was $82,138.93 on May 10, 2026, the lowest $73,372.52 on May 29, 2026, and the average over 31 days was $77,976.01. Today's price is 10.6% higher than the May 2026 close.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2026
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeDaily Bitcoin Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Fri | $78,179.00 | +2.46% | ₹74,08,172 | €66,655 |
| May 2Sat | $78,657.25 | +0.61% | ₹74,53,490 | €67,063 |
| May 3Sun | $78,538.23 | −0.15% | ₹74,42,212 | €66,962 |
| May 4Mon | $79,827.91 | +1.64% | ₹75,75,908 | €68,077 |
| May 5Tue | $80,927.05 | +1.38% | ₹77,09,063 | €69,217 |
| May 6Wed | $81,427.53 | +0.62% | ₹77,50,517 | €69,507 |
| May 7Thu | $80,009.99 | −1.74% | ₹75,69,585 | €68,105 |
| May 8Fri | $80,186.77 | +0.22% | ₹75,57,843 | €68,351 |
| May 9Sat | $80,664.37 | +0.60% | ₹76,02,859 | €68,758 |
| May 10Sun | $82,138.93 | +1.83% | ₹77,41,841 | €70,015 |
| May 11Mon | $81,728.30 | −0.50% | ₹77,17,219 | €69,445 |
| May 12Tue | $80,477.49 | −1.53% | ₹76,76,861 | €68,317 |
| May 13Wed | $79,277.12 | −1.49% | ₹75,81,509 | €67,552 |
| May 14Thu | $81,051.25 | +2.24% | ₹77,56,264 | €69,177 |
| May 15Fri | $79,065.68 | −2.45% | ₹75,67,368 | €67,799 |
| May 16Sat | $78,131.44 | −1.18% | ₹74,77,952 | €66,998 |
| May 17Sun | $77,429.35 | −0.90% | ₹74,10,755 | €66,396 |
| May 18Mon | $76,954.17 | −0.61% | ₹73,85,315 | €66,258 |
| May 19Tue | $76,750.91 | −0.26% | ₹73,88,825 | €65,852 |
| May 20Wed | $77,457.77 | +0.92% | ₹74,79,772 | €66,730 |
| May 21Thu | $77,539.17 | +0.11% | ₹74,84,724 | €66,699 |
| May 22Fri | $75,488.24 | −2.65% | ₹72,59,999 | €64,958 |
| May 23Sat | $76,673.37 | +1.57% | ₹73,73,977 | €65,977 |
| May 24Sun | $76,981.13 | +0.40% | ₹74,03,575 | €66,242 |
| May 25Mon | $77,279.93 | +0.39% | ₹73,97,196 | €66,376 |
| May 26Tue | $75,825.73 | −1.88% | ₹72,22,614 | €65,157 |
| May 27Wed | $74,344.70 | −1.95% | ₹71,30,029 | €63,884 |
| May 28Thu | $73,536.55 | −1.09% | ₹70,63,105 | €63,293 |
| May 29Fri | $73,372.52 | −0.22% | ₹70,47,299 | €62,968 |
| May 30Sat | $73,754.84 | +0.52% | ₹70,84,019 | €63,296 |
| May 31Sun | $73,579.69 | −0.24% | ₹70,67,197 | €63,146 |
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 2026: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2026?
Bitcoin traded between $73,372.52 and $82,138.93 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2026, averaging $77,976.01. It closed the month at $73,579.69.
How much did bitcoin go down in May 2026?
Bitcoin fell 3.6%, from $76,304.32 to $73,579.69. The biggest daily rise was +2.5% on May 1, 2026 and the biggest fall −2.6% on May 22, 2026.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2026?
Bitcoin closed at $78,179.00 per bitcoin on May 1, 2026, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹74,08,172.
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.