Bitcoin Price in March 2016
In March 2016, bitcoin fell 4.8%, from $437.70 at the end of February to $416.73 per bitcoin on March 31, 2016. The highest close was $435.12 on March 1, 2016, the lowest $400.57 on March 5, 2016, and the average over 31 days was $416.53. Today's price is 18,450.3% higher than the March 2016 close.
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- Bitcoin fell 4.8% in US dollars in March 2016, leaving it down 3.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −13.9% in BRL to −4.1% in PKR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (0.0%), silver (+3.8%) and US stocks (+6.8%).
- It closed higher on 17 days and lower on 14, with an average daily move of 0.96%.
- At the end of the month it was 10.4% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.4 → 0.3.
Bitcoin price chart, March 2016
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, March 2016
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| PKR | −4.1% |
| NGN | −4.4% |
| JPY | −5.8% |
| GBP | −8.1% |
| INR | −8.2% |
| EUR | −8.6% |
| CAD | −8.7% |
| ARS | −9.8% |
| TRY | −10.2% |
| AUD | −11.5% |
| ZAR | −13.8% |
| BRL | −13.9% |
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, March 2016
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −4.8% |
| Gold | 0.0% |
| Silver | +3.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +6.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.43% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of March) | −3.2% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.4 → 0.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1Tue | $435.12 | −0.59% | ₹29,683 | €399.62 |
| Mar 2Wed | $423.99 | −2.56% | ₹28,724 | €389.86 |
| Mar 3Thu | $421.65 | −0.55% | ₹28,414 | €387.96 |
| Mar 4Fri | $410.94 | −2.54% | ₹27,592 | €375.31 |
| Mar 5Sat | $400.57 | −2.52% | ₹26,895 | €365.84 |
| Mar 6Sun | $407.71 | +1.78% | ₹27,375 | €372.36 |
| Mar 7Mon | $414.32 | +1.62% | ₹27,731 | €376.87 |
| Mar 8Tue | $413.97 | −0.08% | ₹27,755 | €375.80 |
| Mar 9Wed | $414.86 | +0.21% | ₹27,944 | €377.02 |
| Mar 10Thu | $417.13 | +0.55% | ₹28,008 | €379.59 |
| Mar 11Fri | $421.69 | +1.09% | ₹28,384 | €377.24 |
| Mar 12Sat | $411.62 | −2.39% | ₹27,706 | €368.24 |
| Mar 13Sun | $414.07 | +0.59% | ₹27,870 | €370.42 |
| Mar 14Mon | $416.44 | +0.57% | ₹27,865 | €372.88 |
| Mar 15Tue | $416.83 | +0.09% | ₹28,000 | €375.44 |
| Mar 16Wed | $417.01 | +0.04% | ₹28,089 | €375.39 |
| Mar 17Thu | $420.62 | +0.87% | ₹28,110 | €374.90 |
| Mar 18Fri | $409.55 | −2.63% | ₹27,281 | €361.84 |
| Mar 19Sat | $410.44 | +0.22% | ₹27,340 | €362.63 |
| Mar 20Sun | $413.76 | +0.81% | ₹27,561 | €365.55 |
| Mar 21Mon | $413.31 | −0.11% | ₹27,434 | €366.44 |
| Mar 22Tue | $418.09 | +1.16% | ₹27,811 | €372.10 |
| Mar 23Wed | $418.04 | −0.01% | ₹27,910 | €372.47 |
| Mar 24Thu | $416.39 | −0.39% | ₹27,858 | €372.42 |
| Mar 25Fri | $417.18 | +0.19% | ₹27,912 | €373.54 |
| Mar 26Sat | $417.95 | +0.18% | ₹27,963 | €374.23 |
| Mar 27Sun | $426.77 | +2.11% | ₹28,554 | €382.42 |
| Mar 28Mon | $424.23 | −0.59% | ₹28,384 | €378.67 |
| Mar 29Tue | $416.52 | −1.82% | ₹27,643 | €368.87 |
| Mar 30Wed | $414.82 | −0.41% | ₹27,531 | €365.99 |
| Mar 31Thu | $416.73 | +0.46% | ₹27,607 | €366.22 |
How March usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in March 5 times out of 11, with an average move of +0.4% and a median of −2.2%. Every March since 2014 →
Bitcoin in March 2016: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in March 2016?
Bitcoin traded between $400.57 and $435.12 per bitcoin (daily closes) in March 2016, averaging $416.53. It closed the month at $416.73.
How much did bitcoin go down in March 2016?
Bitcoin fell 4.8%, from $437.70 to $416.73. The biggest daily rise was +2.1% on March 27, 2016 and the biggest fall −2.6% on March 18, 2016.
What was the bitcoin price on March 1, 2016?
Bitcoin closed at $435.12 per bitcoin on March 1, 2016, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹29,683.
Is March usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in March 5 times out of 11, with an average move of +0.4% and a median of −2.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in March 2016?
Bitcoin fell 8.2% in Indian rupee terms in March 2016, compared with −4.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in March 2016?
No. Bitcoin was −4.8% for the month, against +6.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in March 2016?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.43% in March, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −5.2%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceinmarch, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in March 2016}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2016/march}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}