Bitcoin Price in December 2016
In December 2016, bitcoin rose 29.2%, from $745.69 at the end of November to $963.74 per bitcoin on December 31, 2016. The highest close was $975.92 on December 28, 2016, the lowest $756.77 on December 1, 2016, and the average over 31 days was $828.06. Today's price is 7,920.8% higher than the December 2016 close.
Bitcoin ended December higher. What usually happens in January after a higher December →
- Bitcoin rose 29.2% in US dollars in December 2016, leaving it up 123.8% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +21.7% in BRL to +33.7% in AUD, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−1.8%), silver (−2.9%) and US stocks (+2.0%).
- It closed higher on 22 days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 1.38%.
- It set 13 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 28 December.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.6 → 0.8.
Bitcoin price chart, December 2016
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, December 2016
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| AUD | +33.7% |
| JPY | +33.6% |
| TRY | +33.3% |
| GBP | +31.4% |
| ARS | +31.1% |
| EUR | +30.1% |
| CAD | +29.7% |
| NGN | +29.4% |
| PKR | +29.3% |
| INR | +28.0% |
| ZAR | +26.5% |
| BRL | +21.7% |
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, December 2016
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +29.2% |
| Gold | −1.8% |
| Silver | −2.9% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.03% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of December) | +123.8% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.6 → 0.8 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, December 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Thu | $756.77 | +1.49% | ₹51,906 | €714.47 |
| Dec 2Fri | $777.94 | +2.80% | ₹53,069 | €729.56 |
| Dec 3Sat | $771.16 | −0.87% | ₹52,605 | €723.19 |
| Dec 4Sun | $773.87 | +0.35% | ₹52,791 | €725.74 |
| Dec 5Mon | $758.70 | −1.96% | ₹51,600 | €716.97 |
| Dec 6Tue | $764.22 | +0.73% | ₹51,977 | €710.42 |
| Dec 7Wed | $768.13 | +0.51% | ₹52,019 | €716.51 |
| Dec 8Thu | $770.81 | +0.35% | ₹51,977 | €716.24 |
| Dec 9Fri | $772.79 | +0.26% | ₹52,091 | €727.59 |
| Dec 10Sat | $774.65 | +0.24% | ₹52,216 | €729.33 |
| Dec 11Sun | $769.73 | −0.63% | ₹51,884 | €724.70 |
| Dec 12Mon | $780.09 | +1.35% | ₹52,625 | €739.60 |
| Dec 13Tue | $780.56 | +0.06% | ₹52,624 | €733.49 |
| Dec 14Wed | $781.48 | +0.12% | ₹52,661 | €735.22 |
| Dec 15Thu | $778.09 | −0.43% | ₹52,770 | €740.04 |
| Dec 16Fri | $784.91 | +0.88% | ₹53,252 | €753.35 |
| Dec 17Sat | $790.83 | +0.75% | ₹53,654 | €759.04 |
| Dec 18Sun | $790.53 | −0.04% | ₹53,634 | €758.75 |
| Dec 19Mon | $792.71 | +0.28% | ₹53,774 | €758.55 |
| Dec 20Tue | $800.88 | +1.03% | ₹54,332 | €769.64 |
| Dec 21Wed | $834.28 | +4.17% | ₹56,645 | €802.91 |
| Dec 22Thu | $864.54 | +3.63% | ₹58,638 | €829.01 |
| Dec 23Fri | $921.98 | +6.64% | ₹62,546 | €883.35 |
| Dec 24Sat | $898.82 | −2.51% | ₹60,974 | €861.16 |
| Dec 25Sun | $896.18 | −0.29% | ₹60,795 | €858.63 |
| Dec 26Mon | $907.61 | +1.28% | ₹61,564 | €868.13 |
| Dec 27Tue | $933.20 | +2.82% | ₹63,245 | €892.42 |
| Dec 28Wed | $975.92 | +4.58% | ₹66,331 | €932.79 |
| Dec 29Thu | $973.50 | −0.25% | ₹66,397 | €934.56 |
| Dec 30Fri | $961.24 | −1.26% | ₹65,300 | €908.95 |
| Dec 31Sat | $963.74 | +0.26% | ₹65,470 | €911.32 |
How December usually goes for bitcoin
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in December 5 times out of 12, with an average move of +7.1% and a median of −3.2%. Every December since 2014 →
Bitcoin in December 2016: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in December 2016?
Bitcoin traded between $756.77 and $975.92 per bitcoin (daily closes) in December 2016, averaging $828.06. It closed the month at $963.74.
How much did bitcoin go up in December 2016?
Bitcoin rose 29.2%, from $745.69 to $963.74. The biggest daily rise was +6.6% on December 23, 2016 and the biggest fall −2.5% on December 24, 2016.
What was the bitcoin price on December 1, 2016?
Bitcoin closed at $756.77 per bitcoin on December 1, 2016, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹51,906.
Is December usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in December 5 times out of 12, with an average move of +7.1% and a median of −3.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in December 2016?
Bitcoin rose 28.0% in Indian rupee terms in December 2016, compared with +29.2% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in December 2016?
Yes. Bitcoin was +29.2% for the month, against +2.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in December 2016?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.03% in December, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +29.2%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceindecember, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in December 2016}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2016/december}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}