Bitcoin Price in February 2017
In February 2017, bitcoin rose 21.6%, from $970.40 at the end of January to $1,179.97 per bitcoin on February 28, 2017. The highest close was $1,179.97 on February 27, 2017, the lowest $988.67 on February 10, 2017, and the average over 28 days was $1,062.53. Today's price is 6,451.4% higher than the February 2017 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 21.6% in US dollars in February 2017, leaving it up 22.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +16.1% in TRY to +23.7% in PKR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+3.6%), silver (+5.2%) and US stocks (+4.0%).
- It closed higher on 20 days and lower on 7, with an average daily move of 1.66%.
- It set 3 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 27 February.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 0.8 → 0.9.
Bitcoin price chart, February 2017
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, February 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| PKR | +23.7% |
| EUR | +23.0% |
| CAD | +22.4% |
| GBP | +22.2% |
| NGN | +21.2% |
| BRL | +20.8% |
| JPY | +20.6% |
| AUD | +19.8% |
| INR | +19.6% |
| ARS | +18.2% |
| ZAR | +16.9% |
| TRY | +16.1% |
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, February 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +21.6% |
| Gold | +3.6% |
| Silver | +5.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +4.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.31% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of February) | +22.4% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 0.8 → 0.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, February 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1Wed | $989.02 | +1.92% | ₹66,761 | €915.44 |
| Feb 2Thu | $1,011.80 | +2.30% | ₹68,191 | €939.66 |
| Feb 3Fri | $1,029.91 | +1.79% | ₹69,278 | €956.99 |
| Feb 4Sat | $1,042.90 | +1.26% | ₹70,151 | €969.06 |
| Feb 5Sun | $1,027.34 | −1.49% | ₹69,105 | €954.60 |
| Feb 6Mon | $1,038.15 | +1.05% | ₹69,719 | €962.78 |
| Feb 7Tue | $1,061.35 | +2.23% | ₹71,318 | €987.90 |
| Feb 8Wed | $1,063.07 | +0.16% | ₹71,588 | €995.56 |
| Feb 9Thu | $994.38 | −6.46% | ₹66,588 | €930.05 |
| Feb 10Fri | $988.67 | −0.57% | ₹65,989 | €927.57 |
| Feb 11Sat | $1,004.45 | +1.60% | ₹67,042 | €942.37 |
| Feb 12Sun | $999.18 | −0.52% | ₹66,691 | €937.43 |
| Feb 13Mon | $990.64 | −0.85% | ₹66,218 | €932.89 |
| Feb 14Tue | $1,004.55 | +1.40% | ₹67,220 | €947.79 |
| Feb 15Wed | $1,007.48 | +0.29% | ₹67,275 | €952.37 |
| Feb 16Thu | $1,027.44 | +1.98% | ₹68,700 | €968.57 |
| Feb 17Fri | $1,046.21 | +1.83% | ₹70,268 | €980.30 |
| Feb 18Sat | $1,054.42 | +0.78% | ₹70,820 | €987.99 |
| Feb 19Sun | $1,047.87 | −0.62% | ₹70,380 | €981.85 |
| Feb 20Mon | $1,079.98 | +3.06% | ₹72,429 | €1,016.26 |
| Feb 21Tue | $1,115.30 | +3.27% | ₹74,686 | €1,051.28 |
| Feb 22Wed | $1,117.44 | +0.19% | ₹74,829 | €1,060.00 |
| Feb 23Thu | $1,166.72 | +4.41% | ₹78,070 | €1,105.47 |
| Feb 24Fri | $1,173.68 | +0.60% | ₹78,264 | €1,108.89 |
| Feb 25Sat | $1,143.84 | −2.54% | ₹76,274 | €1,080.70 |
| Feb 26Sun | $1,165.20 | +1.87% | ₹77,699 | €1,100.88 |
| Feb 27Mon | $1,179.97 | +1.27% | ₹78,627 | €1,118.14 |
| Feb 28Tue | $1,179.97 | 0.00% | ₹78,696 | €1,114.84 |
How February usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in February 9 times out of 11, with an average move of +12.5% and a median of +12.2%. Every February since 2014 →
Bitcoin in February 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in February 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $988.67 and $1,179.97 per bitcoin (daily closes) in February 2017, averaging $1,062.53. It closed the month at $1,179.97.
How much did bitcoin go up in February 2017?
Bitcoin rose 21.6%, from $970.40 to $1,179.97. The biggest daily rise was +4.4% on February 23, 2017 and the biggest fall −6.5% on February 9, 2017.
What was the bitcoin price on February 1, 2017?
Bitcoin closed at $989.02 per bitcoin on February 1, 2017, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹66,761.
Is February usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in February 9 times out of 11, with an average move of +12.5% and a median of +12.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in February 2017?
Bitcoin rose 19.6% in Indian rupee terms in February 2017, compared with +21.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in February 2017?
Yes. Bitcoin was +21.6% for the month, against +4.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in February 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.31% in February, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +21.2%.
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