Bitcoin Price in October 2017
In October 2017, bitcoin rose 49.1%, from $4,338.71 at the end of September to $6,468.40 per bitcoin on October 31, 2017. The highest close was $6,468.40 on October 31, 2017, the lowest $4,229.36 on October 4, 2017, and the average over 31 days was $5,360.07. Today's price is 1,096.0% higher than the October 2017 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 49.1% in US dollars in October 2017, leaving it up 571.2% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +47.1% in PKR to +58.3% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−1.1%), silver (+0.2%) and US stocks (+2.3%).
- It closed higher on 20 days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 2.68%.
- It set 7 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 31 October.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 3.4 → 5.1.
Bitcoin price chart, October 2017
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, October 2017
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +58.3% |
| ZAR | +55.0% |
| BRL | +54.1% |
| CAD | +53.7% |
| AUD | +52.0% |
| NGN | +51.6% |
| GBP | +51.5% |
| EUR | +50.7% |
| ARS | +50.5% |
| JPY | +49.8% |
| INR | +47.9% |
| PKR | +47.1% |
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, October 2017
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +49.1% |
| Gold | −1.1% |
| Silver | +0.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.3% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.06% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of October) | +571.2% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 3.4 → 5.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Sun | $4,403.74 | +1.50% | ₹2,87,535 | €3,729.53 |
| Oct 2Mon | $4,409.32 | +0.13% | ₹2,89,127 | €3,757.62 |
| Oct 3Tue | $4,317.48 | −2.08% | ₹2,82,549 | €3,675.04 |
| Oct 4Wed | $4,229.36 | −2.04% | ₹2,74,991 | €3,597.07 |
| Oct 5Thu | $4,328.41 | +2.34% | ₹2,82,256 | €3,695.60 |
| Oct 6Fri | $4,370.81 | +0.98% | ₹2,85,021 | €3,731.80 |
| Oct 7Sat | $4,426.89 | +1.28% | ₹2,88,678 | €3,779.68 |
| Oct 8Sun | $4,610.48 | +4.15% | ₹3,01,591 | €3,926.28 |
| Oct 9Mon | $4,772.02 | +3.50% | ₹3,12,160 | €4,064.33 |
| Oct 10Tue | $4,781.99 | +0.21% | ₹3,11,972 | €4,047.48 |
| Oct 11Wed | $4,826.48 | +0.93% | ₹3,14,713 | €4,067.76 |
| Oct 12Thu | $5,446.91 | +12.85% | ₹3,54,300 | €4,603.73 |
| Oct 13Fri | $5,647.21 | +3.68% | ₹3,67,328 | €4,773.02 |
| Oct 14Sat | $5,831.79 | +3.27% | ₹3,79,335 | €4,929.03 |
| Oct 15Sun | $5,678.19 | −2.63% | ₹3,67,226 | €4,806.02 |
| Oct 16Mon | $5,725.59 | +0.83% | ₹3,70,415 | €4,854.73 |
| Oct 17Tue | $5,605.51 | −2.10% | ₹3,63,958 | €4,761.88 |
| Oct 18Wed | $5,590.69 | −0.26% | ₹3,63,619 | €4,739.79 |
| Oct 19Thu | $5,708.52 | +2.11% | ₹3,70,509 | €4,817.99 |
| Oct 20Fri | $6,011.45 | +5.31% | ₹3,90,171 | €5,073.66 |
| Oct 21Sat | $6,031.60 | +0.34% | ₹3,91,479 | €5,090.67 |
| Oct 22Sun | $6,008.42 | −0.38% | ₹3,91,173 | €5,111.96 |
| Oct 23Mon | $5,930.32 | −1.30% | ₹3,85,678 | €5,043.14 |
| Oct 24Tue | $5,526.64 | −6.81% | ₹3,59,671 | €4,699.85 |
| Oct 25Wed | $5,750.80 | +4.06% | ₹3,72,882 | €4,865.18 |
| Oct 26Thu | $5,904.83 | +2.68% | ₹3,81,452 | €5,074.02 |
| Oct 27Fri | $5,780.90 | −2.10% | ₹3,73,446 | €4,967.53 |
| Oct 28Sat | $5,753.09 | −0.48% | ₹3,71,650 | €4,943.63 |
| Oct 29Sun | $6,153.85 | +6.97% | ₹3,97,539 | €5,288.00 |
| Oct 30Mon | $6,130.53 | −0.38% | ₹3,97,708 | €5,282.68 |
| Oct 31Tue | $6,468.40 | +5.51% | ₹4,19,427 | €5,551.18 |
How October usually goes for bitcoin
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in October 9 times out of 12, with an average move of +16.6% and a median of +12.9%. Every October since 2014 →
Bitcoin in October 2017: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in October 2017?
Bitcoin traded between $4,229.36 and $6,468.40 per bitcoin (daily closes) in October 2017, averaging $5,360.07. It closed the month at $6,468.40.
How much did bitcoin go up in October 2017?
Bitcoin rose 49.1%, from $4,338.71 to $6,468.40. The biggest daily rise was +12.9% on October 12, 2017 and the biggest fall −6.8% on October 24, 2017.
What was the bitcoin price on October 1, 2017?
Bitcoin closed at $4,403.74 per bitcoin on October 1, 2017, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹2,87,535.
Is October usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in October 9 times out of 12, with an average move of +16.6% and a median of +12.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in October 2017?
Bitcoin rose 47.9% in Indian rupee terms in October 2017, compared with +49.1% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in October 2017?
Yes. Bitcoin was +49.1% for the month, against +2.3% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in October 2017?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.06% in October, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +49.2%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceinoctober, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in October 2017}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2017/october}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}