Bitcoin Price in May 2017
In May 2017, bitcoin rose 69.6%, from $1,347.89 at the end of April to $2,286.41 per bitcoin on May 31, 2017. The highest close was $2,443.64 on May 24, 2017, the lowest $1,421.60 on May 1, 2017, and the average over 31 days was $1,895.38. Today's price is 3,306.7% higher than the May 2017 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 69.6% in US dollars in May 2017, leaving it up 137.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +64.6% in EUR to +77.6% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+0.5%), silver (+2.8%) and US stocks (+1.4%).
- It closed higher on 23 days and lower on 8, with an average daily move of 4.00%.
- It set 17 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 24 May.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 1.1 → 1.8.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2017
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, May 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | +77.6% |
| NGN | +75.0% |
| BRL | +72.2% |
| AUD | +70.9% |
| GBP | +70.4% |
| INR | +70.3% |
| JPY | +68.9% |
| PKR | +68.8% |
| TRY | +68.4% |
| CAD | +67.7% |
| ZAR | +66.3% |
| EUR | +64.6% |
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, May 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +69.6% |
| Gold | +0.5% |
| Silver | +2.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +1.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.09% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of May) | +137.2% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 1.1 → 1.8 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Mon | $1,421.60 | +5.47% | ₹91,238 | €1,303.18 |
| May 2Tue | $1,452.82 | +2.20% | ₹93,082 | €1,328.46 |
| May 3Wed | $1,490.09 | +2.57% | ₹95,679 | €1,368.50 |
| May 4Thu | $1,537.67 | +3.19% | ₹98,672 | €1,400.20 |
| May 5Fri | $1,555.45 | +1.16% | ₹99,813 | €1,416.39 |
| May 6Sat | $1,578.80 | +1.50% | ₹1,01,312 | €1,437.66 |
| May 7Sun | $1,596.71 | +1.13% | ₹1,02,681 | €1,456.20 |
| May 8Mon | $1,723.35 | +7.93% | ₹1,11,004 | €1,577.04 |
| May 9Tue | $1,755.36 | +1.86% | ₹1,13,466 | €1,612.30 |
| May 10Wed | $1,787.13 | +1.81% | ₹1,15,359 | €1,643.98 |
| May 11Thu | $1,848.57 | +3.44% | ₹1,18,974 | €1,701.42 |
| May 12Fri | $1,724.24 | −6.73% | ₹1,10,972 | €1,586.99 |
| May 13Sat | $1,804.91 | +4.68% | ₹1,16,164 | €1,661.24 |
| May 14Sun | $1,808.91 | +0.22% | ₹1,16,070 | €1,655.33 |
| May 15Mon | $1,738.43 | −3.90% | ₹1,11,326 | €1,583.01 |
| May 16Tue | $1,734.45 | −0.23% | ₹1,10,831 | €1,563.43 |
| May 17Wed | $1,839.09 | +6.03% | ₹1,18,125 | €1,648.56 |
| May 18Thu | $1,888.65 | +2.69% | ₹1,22,519 | €1,699.41 |
| May 19Fri | $1,987.71 | +5.25% | ₹1,28,945 | €1,788.54 |
| May 20Sat | $2,084.73 | +4.88% | ₹1,35,239 | €1,875.84 |
| May 21Sun | $2,041.20 | −2.09% | ₹1,31,552 | €1,821.77 |
| May 22Mon | $2,173.40 | +6.48% | ₹1,40,185 | €1,933.89 |
| May 23Tue | $2,320.42 | +6.76% | ₹1,50,561 | €2,075.62 |
| May 24Wed | $2,443.64 | +5.31% | ₹1,58,250 | €2,175.82 |
| May 25Thu | $2,304.98 | −5.67% | ₹1,48,776 | €2,056.04 |
| May 26Fri | $2,202.42 | −4.45% | ₹1,42,156 | €1,964.56 |
| May 27Sat | $2,038.87 | −7.43% | ₹1,31,600 | €1,818.67 |
| May 28Sun | $2,155.80 | +5.74% | ₹1,39,078 | €1,929.01 |
| May 29Mon | $2,255.61 | +4.63% | ₹1,45,506 | €2,026.67 |
| May 30Tue | $2,175.47 | −3.55% | ₹1,40,576 | €1,947.26 |
| May 31Wed | $2,286.41 | +5.10% | ₹1,47,474 | €2,033.53 |
How May usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in May 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.1% and a median of +9.3%. Every May since 2014 →
Bitcoin in May 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $1,421.60 and $2,443.64 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2017, averaging $1,895.38. It closed the month at $2,286.41.
How much did bitcoin go up in May 2017?
Bitcoin rose 69.6%, from $1,347.89 to $2,286.41. The biggest daily rise was +7.9% on May 8, 2017 and the biggest fall −7.4% on May 27, 2017.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2017?
Bitcoin closed at $1,421.60 per bitcoin on May 1, 2017, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹91,238.
Is May usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in May 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.1% and a median of +9.3%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in May 2017?
Bitcoin rose 70.3% in Indian rupee terms in May 2017, compared with +69.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in May 2017?
Yes. Bitcoin was +69.6% for the month, against +1.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in May 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.09% in May, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +69.5%.
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