Bitcoin Price in August 2017
In August 2017, bitcoin rose 63.6%, from $2,875.34 at the end of July to $4,703.39 per bitcoin on August 31, 2017. The highest close was $4,703.39 on August 31, 2017, the lowest $2,710.67 on August 2, 2017, and the average over 31 days was $3,880.99. Today's price is 1,555.8% higher than the August 2017 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 63.6% in US dollars in August 2017, leaving it up 388.0% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +60.5% in TRY to +67.4% in NGN, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+3.9%), silver (+5.9%) and US stocks (+0.3%).
- It closed higher on 19 days and lower on 12, with an average daily move of 3.14%.
- It set 11 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 31 August.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 2.3 → 3.6.
Bitcoin price chart, August 2017
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, August 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| NGN | +67.4% |
| GBP | +66.8% |
| AUD | +64.8% |
| BRL | +64.6% |
| JPY | +63.2% |
| CAD | +63.1% |
| INR | +62.9% |
| EUR | +62.4% |
| ZAR | +61.4% |
| ARS | +60.7% |
| PKR | +60.6% |
| TRY | +60.5% |
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 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +63.6% |
| Gold | +3.9% |
| Silver | +5.9% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.3% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.30% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of August) | +388.0% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 2.3 → 3.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, August 2017
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 1Tue | $2,718.26 | −5.46% | ₹1,74,120 | €2,301.55 |
| Aug 2Wed | $2,710.67 | −0.28% | ₹1,72,509 | €2,287.26 |
| Aug 3Thu | $2,804.73 | +3.47% | ₹1,78,653 | €2,359.90 |
| Aug 4Fri | $2,895.89 | +3.25% | ₹1,84,459 | €2,436.60 |
| Aug 5Sat | $3,252.91 | +12.33% | ₹2,07,201 | €2,737.00 |
| Aug 6Sun | $3,213.94 | −1.20% | ₹2,04,616 | €2,728.63 |
| Aug 7Mon | $3,378.94 | +5.13% | ₹2,15,678 | €2,863.31 |
| Aug 8Tue | $3,419.94 | +1.21% | ₹2,17,860 | €2,909.34 |
| Aug 9Wed | $3,342.47 | −2.27% | ₹2,13,543 | €2,841.77 |
| Aug 10Thu | $3,381.28 | +1.16% | ₹2,16,871 | €2,872.74 |
| Aug 11Fri | $3,650.62 | +7.97% | ₹2,34,146 | €3,101.57 |
| Aug 12Sat | $3,884.71 | +6.41% | ₹2,49,160 | €3,300.45 |
| Aug 13Sun | $4,073.26 | +4.85% | ₹2,61,019 | €3,444.35 |
| Aug 14Mon | $4,325.13 | +6.18% | ₹2,77,562 | €3,672.90 |
| Aug 15Tue | $4,181.93 | −3.31% | ₹2,68,743 | €3,561.75 |
| Aug 16Wed | $4,376.63 | +4.66% | ₹2,80,807 | €3,717.07 |
| Aug 17Thu | $4,331.69 | −1.03% | ₹2,78,046 | €3,697.53 |
| Aug 18Fri | $4,160.62 | −3.95% | ₹2,67,066 | €3,551.51 |
| Aug 19Sat | $4,193.70 | +0.80% | ₹2,69,189 | €3,579.74 |
| Aug 20Sun | $4,087.66 | −2.53% | ₹2,61,920 | €3,476.96 |
| Aug 21Mon | $4,001.74 | −2.10% | ₹2,56,742 | €3,387.87 |
| Aug 22Tue | $4,100.52 | +2.47% | ₹2,62,669 | €3,486.26 |
| Aug 23Wed | $4,151.52 | +1.24% | ₹2,65,718 | €3,513.43 |
| Aug 24Thu | $4,334.68 | +4.41% | ₹2,77,571 | €3,672.77 |
| Aug 25Fri | $4,371.60 | +0.85% | ₹2,79,935 | €3,704.06 |
| Aug 26Sat | $4,352.40 | −0.44% | ₹2,78,706 | €3,687.79 |
| Aug 27Sun | $4,382.88 | +0.70% | ₹2,80,485 | €3,667.16 |
| Aug 28Mon | $4,382.66 | −0.01% | ₹2,79,567 | €3,663.47 |
| Aug 29Tue | $4,579.02 | +4.48% | ₹2,92,997 | €3,825.31 |
| Aug 30Wed | $4,565.30 | −0.30% | ₹2,92,071 | €3,838.50 |
| Aug 31Thu | $4,703.39 | +3.02% | ₹3,00,603 | €3,948.97 |
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 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in August 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $2,710.67 and $4,703.39 per bitcoin (daily closes) in August 2017, averaging $3,880.99. It closed the month at $4,703.39.
How much did bitcoin go up in August 2017?
Bitcoin rose 63.6%, from $2,875.34 to $4,703.39. The biggest daily rise was +12.3% on August 5, 2017 and the biggest fall −5.5% on August 1, 2017.
What was the bitcoin price on August 1, 2017?
Bitcoin closed at $2,718.26 per bitcoin on August 1, 2017, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹1,74,120.
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 2017?
Bitcoin rose 62.9% in Indian rupee terms in August 2017, compared with +63.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in August 2017?
Yes. Bitcoin was +63.6% for the month, against +0.3% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in August 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.30% in August, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +63.1%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceinaugust, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in August 2017}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2017/august}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-11-01}}