Bitcoin Price in August 2015
In August 2015, bitcoin fell 19.2%, from $284.65 at the end of July to $230.06 per bitcoin on August 31, 2015. The highest close was $285.22 on August 4, 2015, the lowest $210.50 on August 24, 2015, and the average over 31 days was $250.73. Today's price is 33,500.5% higher than the August 2015 close.
Bitcoin ended August lower. What usually happens in September after a lower August →
- Bitcoin fell 19.2% in US dollars in August 2015, leaving it down 28.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −21.2% in EUR to −13.2% in BRL, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+3.4%), silver (−1.1%) and US stocks (−6.0%).
- It closed higher on 12 days and lower on 19, with an average daily move of 2.42%.
- At the end of the month it was 49.7% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.3 → 0.2.
Bitcoin price chart, August 2015
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, August 2015
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| BRL | −13.2% |
| TRY | −15.5% |
| ZAR | −15.5% |
| INR | −16.4% |
| AUD | −17.1% |
| GBP | −17.9% |
| ARS | −18.3% |
| CAD | −18.3% |
| PKR | −18.4% |
| NGN | −20.2% |
| JPY | −21.1% |
| EUR | −21.2% |
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, August 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −19.2% |
| Gold | +3.4% |
| Silver | −1.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −6.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.14% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of August) | −28.2% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.3 → 0.2 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in August 2015
- Tuesday, August 11People's Bank of China devalues the yuan by 1.86% against the dollar. SourceBitcoin: +2.2% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, August 2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Sat | $281.60 | −1.07% | ₹18,056 | €257.41 |
| Aug 2Sun | $282.61 | +0.36% | ₹18,082 | €257.66 |
| Aug 3Mon | $281.23 | −0.49% | ₹18,033 | €256.68 |
| Aug 4Tue | $285.22 | +1.42% | ₹18,202 | €261.94 |
| Aug 5Wed | $281.88 | −1.17% | ₹17,955 | €258.54 |
| Aug 6Thu | $278.58 | −1.17% | ₹17,755 | €254.95 |
| Aug 7Fri | $279.59 | +0.36% | ₹17,819 | €255.88 |
| Aug 8Sat | $261.00 | −6.65% | ₹16,634 | €238.86 |
| Aug 9Sun | $265.08 | +1.57% | ₹16,895 | €241.76 |
| Aug 10Mon | $264.47 | −0.23% | ₹16,883 | €240.06 |
| Aug 11Tue | $270.39 | +2.24% | ₹17,393 | €244.86 |
| Aug 12Wed | $266.38 | −1.48% | ₹17,261 | €238.67 |
| Aug 13Thu | $264.08 | −0.86% | ₹17,236 | €236.62 |
| Aug 14Fri | $265.68 | +0.61% | ₹17,341 | €238.05 |
| Aug 15Sat | $261.55 | −1.55% | ₹17,071 | €234.35 |
| Aug 16Sun | $258.51 | −1.16% | ₹16,834 | €233.04 |
| Aug 17Mon | $257.98 | −0.21% | ₹16,883 | €232.87 |
| Aug 18Tue | $211.08 | −18.18% | ₹13,814 | €191.34 |
| Aug 19Wed | $226.68 | +7.39% | ₹14,747 | €203.88 |
| Aug 20Thu | $235.35 | +3.82% | ₹15,406 | €209.44 |
| Aug 21Fri | $232.57 | −1.18% | ₹15,224 | €206.96 |
| Aug 22Sat | $230.39 | −0.94% | ₹15,082 | €205.02 |
| Aug 23Sun | $228.17 | −0.96% | ₹15,065 | €200.56 |
| Aug 24Mon | $210.50 | −7.75% | ₹14,063 | €181.72 |
| Aug 25Tue | $221.61 | +5.28% | ₹14,689 | €191.85 |
| Aug 26Wed | $225.83 | +1.91% | ₹14,917 | €199.14 |
| Aug 27Thu | $224.77 | −0.47% | ₹14,847 | €199.84 |
| Aug 28Fri | $231.40 | +2.95% | ₹15,285 | €205.73 |
| Aug 29Sat | $229.78 | −0.70% | ₹15,178 | €204.30 |
| Aug 30Sun | $228.76 | −0.44% | ₹15,131 | €203.99 |
| Aug 31Mon | $230.06 | +0.57% | ₹15,264 | €204.93 |
How August usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in August 3 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −7.9%. Every August since 2014 →
Bitcoin in August 2015: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in August 2015?
Bitcoin traded between $210.50 and $285.22 per bitcoin (daily closes) in August 2015, averaging $250.73. It closed the month at $230.06.
How much did bitcoin go down in August 2015?
Bitcoin fell 19.2%, from $284.65 to $230.06. The biggest daily rise was +7.4% on August 19, 2015 and the biggest fall −18.2% on August 18, 2015.
What was the bitcoin price on August 1, 2015?
Bitcoin closed at $281.60 per bitcoin on August 1, 2015, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹18,056.
Is August usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in August 3 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −7.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in August 2015?
Bitcoin fell 16.4% in Indian rupee terms in August 2015, compared with −19.2% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in August 2015?
No. Bitcoin was −19.2% for the month, against −6.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in August 2015?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.14% in August, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −19.1%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceinaugust, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in August 2015}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2015/august}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}