Bitcoin Price in December 2017
In December 2017, bitcoin rose 38.3%, from $10,233.60 at the end of November to $14,156.40 per bitcoin on December 31, 2017. The highest close was $19,497.40 on December 16, 2017, the lowest $10,975.60 on December 1, 2017, and the average over 31 days was $15,294.27. Today's price is 446.1% higher than the December 2017 close.
Bitcoin ended December higher. What usually happens in January after a higher December →
- Bitcoin rose 38.3% in US dollars in December 2017, leaving it up 1,368.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +25.6% in ZAR to +52.3% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+2.6%), silver (+4.1%) and US stocks (+1.1%).
- It closed higher on 18 days and lower on 13, with an average daily move of 6.62%.
- It set 8 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 16 December.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 8.0 → 10.8.
Bitcoin price chart, December 2017
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, December 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | +52.3% |
| PKR | +45.4% |
| BRL | +41.2% |
| JPY | +39.4% |
| NGN | +38.3% |
| GBP | +38.1% |
| INR | +37.6% |
| EUR | +37.3% |
| CAD | +35.1% |
| AUD | +34.3% |
| TRY | +32.1% |
| ZAR | +25.6% |
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 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +38.3% |
| Gold | +2.6% |
| Silver | +4.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.06% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of December) | +1,368.9% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 8.0 → 10.8 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in December 2017
- Sunday, December 10Cboe launches trading in bitcoin futures. SourceBitcoin: +1.8% that day
- Sunday, December 17Bitcoin reaches an all-time high of $19,783.06. SourceBitcoin: −1.8% that day
- Friday, December 22President Trump signs the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, cutting the corporate tax rate to 21%. SourceBitcoin: −12.5% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Fri | $10,975.60 | +7.25% | ₹7,07,920 | €9,224.99 |
| Dec 2Sat | $11,074.60 | +0.90% | ₹7,14,305 | €9,308.20 |
| Dec 3Sun | $11,323.20 | +2.24% | ₹7,30,340 | €9,517.15 |
| Dec 4Mon | $11,657.20 | +2.95% | ₹7,51,994 | €9,829.35 |
| Dec 5Tue | $11,916.70 | +2.23% | ₹7,66,856 | €10,041 |
| Dec 6Wed | $14,291.50 | +19.93% | ₹9,19,757 | €12,078 |
| Dec 7Thu | $17,899.70 | +25.25% | ₹11,54,803 | €15,165 |
| Dec 8Fri | $16,569.40 | −7.43% | ₹10,69,429 | €14,076 |
| Dec 9Sat | $15,178.20 | −8.40% | ₹9,79,637 | €12,894 |
| Dec 10Sun | $15,455.40 | +1.83% | ₹9,97,529 | €13,129 |
| Dec 11Mon | $16,936.80 | +9.59% | ₹10,91,966 | €14,390 |
| Dec 12Tue | $17,415.40 | +2.83% | ₹11,20,681 | €14,787 |
| Dec 13Wed | $16,408.20 | −5.78% | ₹10,59,149 | €13,973 |
| Dec 14Thu | $16,564.00 | +0.95% | ₹10,65,396 | €13,995 |
| Dec 15Fri | $17,706.90 | +6.90% | ₹11,38,111 | €15,038 |
| Dec 16Sat | $19,497.40 | +10.11% | ₹12,53,195 | €16,559 |
| Dec 17Sun | $19,140.80 | −1.83% | ₹12,30,275 | €16,256 |
| Dec 18Mon | $19,114.20 | −0.14% | ₹12,24,691 | €16,276 |
| Dec 19Tue | $17,776.70 | −7.00% | ₹11,41,266 | €15,085 |
| Dec 20Wed | $16,624.60 | −6.48% | ₹10,64,766 | €14,039 |
| Dec 21Thu | $15,802.90 | −4.94% | ₹10,10,833 | €13,304 |
| Dec 22Fri | $13,831.80 | −12.47% | ₹8,85,369 | €11,666 |
| Dec 23Sat | $14,699.20 | +6.27% | ₹9,40,891 | €12,397 |
| Dec 24Sun | $13,925.80 | −5.26% | ₹8,91,386 | €11,745 |
| Dec 25Mon | $14,026.60 | +0.72% | ₹8,97,812 | €11,831 |
| Dec 26Tue | $16,099.80 | +14.78% | ₹10,30,556 | €13,561 |
| Dec 27Wed | $15,838.50 | −1.62% | ₹10,14,111 | €13,357 |
| Dec 28Thu | $14,606.50 | −7.78% | ₹9,36,496 | €12,274 |
| Dec 29Fri | $14,656.20 | +0.34% | ₹9,38,905 | €12,273 |
| Dec 30Sat | $12,952.20 | −11.63% | ₹8,29,744 | €10,846 |
| Dec 31Sun | $14,156.40 | +9.30% | ₹9,06,887 | €11,855 |
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 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in December 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $10,975.60 and $19,497.40 per bitcoin (daily closes) in December 2017, averaging $15,294.27. It closed the month at $14,156.40.
How much did bitcoin go up in December 2017?
Bitcoin rose 38.3%, from $10,233.60 to $14,156.40. The biggest daily rise was +25.2% on December 7, 2017 and the biggest fall −12.5% on December 22, 2017.
What was the bitcoin price on December 1, 2017?
Bitcoin closed at $10,975.60 per bitcoin on December 1, 2017, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹7,07,920.
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 2017?
Bitcoin rose 37.6% in Indian rupee terms in December 2017, compared with +38.3% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in December 2017?
Yes. Bitcoin was +38.3% for the month, against +1.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in December 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.06% in December, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +38.4%.
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