Bitcoin Price in January 2018
In January 2018, bitcoin fell 27.8%, from $14,156.40 at the end of December to $10,221.10 per bitcoin on January 31, 2018. The highest close was $17,527.00 on January 6, 2018, the lowest $10,106.30 on January 30, 2018, and the average over 31 days was $13,085.56. Today's price is 656.0% higher than the January 2018 close.
Bitcoin ended January lower. What usually happens in February after a lower January →
- Bitcoin fell 27.8% in US dollars in January 2018.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −31.4% in GBP to −26.1% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+2.5%), silver (+0.8%) and US stocks (+5.7%).
- It closed higher on 16 days and lower on 15, with an average daily move of 4.84%.
- At the end of the month it was 47.6% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 10.8 → 7.6.
Bitcoin price chart, January 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, January 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | −26.1% |
| PKR | −27.1% |
| NGN | −27.8% |
| TRY | −27.8% |
| INR | −28.1% |
| CAD | −29.1% |
| ZAR | −30.3% |
| JPY | −30.4% |
| EUR | −30.5% |
| AUD | −30.5% |
| BRL | −30.7% |
| GBP | −31.4% |
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, January 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −27.8% |
| Gold | +2.5% |
| Silver | +0.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +5.7% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.54% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 10.8 → 7.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1Mon | $13,657.20 | −3.53% | ₹8,71,887 | €11,376 |
| Jan 2Tue | $14,982.10 | +9.70% | ₹9,56,871 | €12,473 |
| Jan 3Wed | $15,201.00 | +1.46% | ₹9,64,655 | €12,600 |
| Jan 4Thu | $15,599.20 | +2.62% | ₹9,89,287 | €12,988 |
| Jan 5Fri | $17,429.50 | +11.73% | ₹11,04,500 | €14,442 |
| Jan 6Sat | $17,527.00 | +0.56% | ₹11,10,679 | €14,523 |
| Jan 7Sun | $16,477.60 | −5.99% | ₹10,44,179 | €13,653 |
| Jan 8Mon | $15,170.10 | −7.94% | ₹9,59,736 | €12,602 |
| Jan 9Tue | $14,595.40 | −3.79% | ₹9,26,107 | €12,193 |
| Jan 10Wed | $14,973.30 | +2.59% | ₹9,52,842 | €12,552 |
| Jan 11Thu | $13,405.80 | −10.47% | ₹8,54,754 | €11,213 |
| Jan 12Fri | $13,980.60 | +4.29% | ₹8,90,174 | €11,609 |
| Jan 13Sat | $14,360.20 | +2.72% | ₹9,14,344 | €11,925 |
| Jan 14Sun | $13,772.00 | −4.10% | ₹8,76,892 | €11,436 |
| Jan 15Mon | $13,819.80 | +0.35% | ₹8,78,780 | €11,335 |
| Jan 16Tue | $11,490.50 | −16.85% | ₹7,29,890 | €9,365.91 |
| Jan 17Wed | $11,188.60 | −2.63% | ₹7,16,007 | €9,117.59 |
| Jan 18Thu | $11,474.90 | +2.56% | ₹7,32,386 | €9,417.45 |
| Jan 19Fri | $11,607.40 | +1.15% | ₹7,41,337 | €9,485.57 |
| Jan 20Sat | $12,899.20 | +11.13% | ₹8,23,841 | €10,541 |
| Jan 21Sun | $11,600.10 | −10.07% | ₹7,40,871 | €9,479.60 |
| Jan 22Mon | $10,931.40 | −5.76% | ₹6,97,774 | €8,920.02 |
| Jan 23Tue | $10,868.40 | −0.58% | ₹6,94,275 | €8,867.53 |
| Jan 24Wed | $11,359.40 | +4.52% | ₹7,24,167 | €9,227.24 |
| Jan 25Thu | $11,259.40 | −0.88% | ₹7,15,849 | €9,086.34 |
| Jan 26Fri | $11,171.40 | −0.78% | ₹7,10,201 | €9,014.20 |
| Jan 27Sat | $11,440.70 | +2.41% | ₹7,27,321 | €9,231.50 |
| Jan 28Sun | $11,786.30 | +3.02% | ₹7,49,292 | €9,510.37 |
| Jan 29Mon | $11,296.40 | −4.16% | ₹7,18,112 | €9,089.08 |
| Jan 30Tue | $10,106.30 | −10.54% | ₹6,43,462 | €8,162.86 |
| Jan 31Wed | $10,221.10 | +1.14% | ₹6,51,798 | €8,236.16 |
How January usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in January 6 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.3% and a median of +0.7%. Every January since 2014 →
Bitcoin in January 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in January 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $10,106.30 and $17,527.00 per bitcoin (daily closes) in January 2018, averaging $13,085.56. It closed the month at $10,221.10.
How much did bitcoin go down in January 2018?
Bitcoin fell 27.8%, from $14,156.40 to $10,221.10. The biggest daily rise was +11.7% on January 5, 2018 and the biggest fall −16.9% on January 16, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on January 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $13,657.20 per bitcoin on January 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹8,71,887.
Is January usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in January 6 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.3% and a median of +0.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in January 2018?
Bitcoin fell 28.1% in Indian rupee terms in January 2018, compared with −27.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in January 2018?
No. Bitcoin was −27.8% for the month, against +5.7% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in January 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.54% in January, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −28.2%.
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