Bitcoin Price in January 2015
In January 2015, bitcoin fell 32.1%, from $320.19 at the end of December to $217.46 per bitcoin on January 31, 2015. The highest close was $315.03 on January 2, 2015, the lowest $178.10 on January 14, 2015, and the average over 31 days was $248.78. Today's price is 35,522.4% higher than the January 2015 close.
Bitcoin ended January lower. What usually happens in February after a lower January →
- Bitcoin fell 32.1% in US dollars in January 2015.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −33.8% in INR to −26.2% in CAD, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+8.0%), silver (+10.5%) and US stocks (−3.0%).
- It closed higher on 14 days and lower on 17, with an average daily move of 5.28%.
- At the end of the month it was 52.4% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.3 → 0.2.
Bitcoin price chart, January 2015
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, January 2015
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| CAD | −26.2% |
| EUR | −27.1% |
| AUD | −28.6% |
| NGN | −29.3% |
| TRY | −29.4% |
| GBP | −29.9% |
| ARS | −30.7% |
| PKR | −31.8% |
| ZAR | −32.2% |
| JPY | −32.8% |
| BRL | −33.5% |
| INR | −33.8% |
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, January 2015
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −32.1% |
| Gold | +8.0% |
| Silver | +10.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −3.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.47% |
| 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 January 2015
- Thursday, January 22ECB announces quantitative easing with combined asset purchases of 60 billion euros per month. SourceBitcoin: +2.9% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1Thu | $314.25 | −1.86% | ₹19,806 | €259.73 |
| Jan 2Fri | $315.03 | +0.25% | ₹19,856 | €260.59 |
| Jan 3Sat | $281.08 | −10.78% | ₹17,716 | €232.51 |
| Jan 4Sun | $264.20 | −6.01% | ₹16,652 | €218.54 |
| Jan 5Mon | $274.47 | +3.89% | ₹17,368 | €229.76 |
| Jan 6Tue | $286.19 | +4.27% | ₹18,127 | €239.71 |
| Jan 7Wed | $294.34 | +2.85% | ₹18,710 | €247.86 |
| Jan 8Thu | $283.35 | −3.73% | ₹17,928 | €239.40 |
| Jan 9Fri | $290.41 | +2.49% | ₹18,199 | €246.18 |
| Jan 10Sat | $274.80 | −5.38% | ₹17,221 | €232.94 |
| Jan 11Sun | $265.66 | −3.32% | ₹16,648 | €225.20 |
| Jan 12Mon | $267.80 | +0.80% | ₹16,697 | €225.59 |
| Jan 13Tue | $225.86 | −15.66% | ₹14,019 | €190.90 |
| Jan 14Wed | $178.10 | −21.14% | ₹11,038 | €151.21 |
| Jan 15Thu | $209.84 | +17.82% | ₹13,029 | €178.05 |
| Jan 16Fri | $208.10 | −0.83% | ₹12,914 | €178.82 |
| Jan 17Sat | $199.26 | −4.25% | ₹12,366 | €171.22 |
| Jan 18Sun | $210.34 | +5.56% | ₹13,053 | €180.74 |
| Jan 19Mon | $214.86 | +2.15% | ₹13,292 | €185.77 |
| Jan 20Tue | $211.32 | −1.65% | ₹13,025 | €182.20 |
| Jan 21Wed | $226.90 | +7.37% | ₹13,988 | €196.49 |
| Jan 22Thu | $233.41 | +2.87% | ₹14,367 | €200.94 |
| Jan 23Fri | $232.88 | −0.23% | ₹14,345 | €205.24 |
| Jan 24Sat | $247.85 | +6.43% | ₹15,267 | €218.43 |
| Jan 25Sun | $253.72 | +2.37% | ₹15,629 | €223.60 |
| Jan 26Mon | $273.47 | +7.79% | ₹16,800 | €245.80 |
| Jan 27Tue | $263.48 | −3.66% | ₹16,197 | €234.26 |
| Jan 28Wed | $233.92 | −11.22% | ₹14,363 | €205.78 |
| Jan 29Thu | $233.51 | −0.17% | ₹14,326 | €206.99 |
| Jan 30Fri | $226.43 | −3.04% | ₹13,992 | €199.75 |
| Jan 31Sat | $217.46 | −3.96% | ₹13,438 | €191.85 |
How January usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in January 6 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.3% and a median of +0.7%. Every January since 2014 →
Bitcoin in January 2015: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in January 2015?
Bitcoin traded between $178.10 and $315.03 per bitcoin (daily closes) in January 2015, averaging $248.78. It closed the month at $217.46.
How much did bitcoin go down in January 2015?
Bitcoin fell 32.1%, from $320.19 to $217.46. The biggest daily rise was +17.8% on January 15, 2015 and the biggest fall −21.1% on January 14, 2015.
What was the bitcoin price on January 1, 2015?
Bitcoin closed at $314.25 per bitcoin on January 1, 2015, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹19,806.
Is January usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in January 6 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.3% and a median of +0.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in January 2015?
Bitcoin fell 33.8% in Indian rupee terms in January 2015, compared with −32.1% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in January 2015?
No. Bitcoin was −32.1% for the month, against −3.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in January 2015?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.47% in January, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −31.8%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceinjanuary, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in January 2015}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2015/january}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}