Bitcoin Price in April 2018
In April 2018, bitcoin rose 32.5%, from $6,973.53 at the end of March to $9,240.55 per bitcoin on April 30, 2018. The highest close was $9,697.50 on April 24, 2018, the lowest $6,636.32 on April 6, 2018, and the average over 30 days was $8,033.60. Today's price is 736.5% higher than the April 2018 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 32.5% in US dollars in April 2018, leaving it down 34.7% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +31.9% in CAD to +40.6% in BRL, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−0.5%), silver (+0.5%) and US stocks (+0.4%).
- It closed higher on 19 days and lower on 11, with an average daily move of 3.49%.
- At the end of the month it was 52.6% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 5.3 → 7.0.
Bitcoin price chart, April 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, April 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| BRL | +40.6% |
| ZAR | +39.4% |
| TRY | +36.3% |
| JPY | +36.0% |
| INR | +35.4% |
| AUD | +35.2% |
| ARS | +35.1% |
| GBP | +35.0% |
| EUR | +34.9% |
| NGN | +34.0% |
| PKR | +32.8% |
| CAD | +31.9% |
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, April 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +32.5% |
| Gold | −0.5% |
| Silver | +0.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.40% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of April) | −34.7% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 5.3 → 7.0 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, April 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1Sun | $6,844.23 | −1.85% | ₹4,45,597 | €5,558.20 |
| Apr 2Mon | $7,083.80 | +3.50% | ₹4,61,439 | €5,762.67 |
| Apr 3Tue | $7,456.11 | +5.26% | ₹4,83,939 | €6,072.26 |
| Apr 4Wed | $6,853.84 | −8.08% | ₹4,45,465 | €5,578.34 |
| Apr 5Thu | $6,811.47 | −0.62% | ₹4,41,802 | €5,559.52 |
| Apr 6Fri | $6,636.32 | −2.57% | ₹4,30,442 | €5,416.56 |
| Apr 7Sat | $6,911.09 | +4.14% | ₹4,48,264 | €5,640.83 |
| Apr 8Sun | $7,023.52 | +1.63% | ₹4,55,858 | €5,723.47 |
| Apr 9Mon | $6,770.73 | −3.60% | ₹4,39,217 | €5,494.45 |
| Apr 10Tue | $6,834.76 | +0.95% | ₹4,43,749 | €5,528.64 |
| Apr 11Wed | $6,968.32 | +1.95% | ₹4,54,265 | €5,632.49 |
| Apr 12Thu | $7,889.25 | +13.22% | ₹5,14,976 | €6,398.18 |
| Apr 13Fri | $7,895.96 | +0.09% | ₹5,15,414 | €6,403.62 |
| Apr 14Sat | $7,986.24 | +1.14% | ₹5,21,307 | €6,476.84 |
| Apr 15Sun | $8,329.11 | +4.29% | ₹5,43,021 | €6,754.08 |
| Apr 16Mon | $8,058.67 | −3.25% | ₹5,27,273 | €6,506.57 |
| Apr 17Tue | $7,902.09 | −1.94% | ₹5,18,970 | €6,386.47 |
| Apr 18Wed | $8,163.42 | +3.31% | ₹5,38,867 | €6,594.41 |
| Apr 19Thu | $8,294.31 | +1.60% | ₹5,48,377 | €6,718.39 |
| Apr 20Fri | $8,845.83 | +6.65% | ₹5,84,840 | €7,165.12 |
| Apr 21Sat | $8,895.58 | +0.56% | ₹5,88,129 | €7,205.42 |
| Apr 22Sun | $8,802.46 | −1.05% | ₹5,82,696 | €7,172.24 |
| Apr 23Mon | $8,930.88 | +1.46% | ₹5,94,305 | €7,315.28 |
| Apr 24Tue | $9,697.50 | +8.58% | ₹6,44,051 | €7,921.89 |
| Apr 25Wed | $8,845.74 | −8.78% | ₹5,91,848 | €7,267.66 |
| Apr 26Thu | $9,281.51 | +4.93% | ₹6,20,933 | €7,664.67 |
| Apr 27Fri | $8,987.05 | −3.17% | ₹6,01,234 | €7,421.51 |
| Apr 28Sat | $9,348.48 | +4.02% | ₹6,25,413 | €7,719.98 |
| Apr 29Sun | $9,419.08 | +0.76% | ₹6,27,405 | €7,769.80 |
| Apr 30Mon | $9,240.55 | −1.90% | ₹6,14,035 | €7,648.40 |
How April usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in April 7 times out of 11, with an average move of +10.0% and a median of +7.6%. Every April since 2014 →
Bitcoin in April 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in April 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $6,636.32 and $9,697.50 per bitcoin (daily closes) in April 2018, averaging $8,033.60. It closed the month at $9,240.55.
How much did bitcoin go up in April 2018?
Bitcoin rose 32.5%, from $6,973.53 to $9,240.55. The biggest daily rise was +13.2% on April 12, 2018 and the biggest fall −8.8% on April 25, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on April 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $6,844.23 per bitcoin on April 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹4,45,597.
Is April usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in April 7 times out of 11, with an average move of +10.0% and a median of +7.6%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in April 2018?
Bitcoin rose 35.4% in Indian rupee terms in April 2018, compared with +32.5% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in April 2018?
Yes. Bitcoin was +32.5% for the month, against +0.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in April 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.40% in April, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +32.0%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceinapril, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in April 2018}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2018/april}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}