Bitcoin Price in July 2018
In July 2018, bitcoin rose 21.5%, from $6,404.00 at the end of June to $7,780.44 per bitcoin on July 31, 2018. The highest close was $8,424.27 on July 24, 2018, the lowest $6,228.81 on July 12, 2018, and the average over 31 days was $7,146.35. Today's price is 898.0% higher than the July 2018 close.
Bitcoin ended July higher. What usually happens in August after a higher July →
- Bitcoin rose 21.5% in US dollars in July 2018, leaving it down 45.0% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +16.8% in ZAR to +30.2% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−2.2%), silver (−4.4%) and US stocks (+3.7%).
- It closed higher on 19 days and lower on 12, with an average daily move of 2.26%.
- At the end of the month it was 60.1% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 5.1 → 6.4.
Bitcoin price chart, July 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, July 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +30.2% |
| PKR | +23.6% |
| JPY | +22.9% |
| NGN | +22.3% |
| GBP | +21.1% |
| INR | +21.0% |
| AUD | +20.3% |
| EUR | +20.2% |
| CAD | +19.3% |
| ARS | +18.7% |
| BRL | +18.1% |
| ZAR | +16.8% |
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, July 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +21.5% |
| Gold | −2.2% |
| Silver | −4.4% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +3.7% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.01% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of July) | −45.0% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 5.1 → 6.4 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in July 2018
- Friday, July 6US tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese goods take effect; China retaliates with matching tariffs. SourceBitcoin: +0.5% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1Sun | $6,385.82 | −0.28% | ₹4,37,014 | €5,468.18 |
| Jul 2Mon | $6,614.18 | +3.58% | ₹4,54,360 | €5,681.58 |
| Jul 3Tue | $6,529.59 | −1.28% | ₹4,49,432 | €5,600.43 |
| Jul 4Wed | $6,597.55 | +1.04% | ₹4,55,099 | €5,657.40 |
| Jul 5Thu | $6,639.14 | +0.63% | ₹4,58,565 | €5,676.46 |
| Jul 6Fri | $6,673.50 | +0.52% | ₹4,60,939 | €5,705.84 |
| Jul 7Sat | $6,856.93 | +2.75% | ₹4,73,608 | €5,862.68 |
| Jul 8Sun | $6,773.88 | −1.21% | ₹4,65,738 | €5,763.89 |
| Jul 9Mon | $6,741.75 | −0.47% | ₹4,62,887 | €5,734.53 |
| Jul 10Tue | $6,329.95 | −6.11% | ₹4,36,134 | €5,397.55 |
| Jul 11Wed | $6,394.71 | +1.02% | ₹4,39,444 | €5,476.43 |
| Jul 12Thu | $6,228.81 | −2.59% | ₹4,26,923 | €5,339.34 |
| Jul 13Fri | $6,238.05 | +0.15% | ₹4,27,556 | €5,347.26 |
| Jul 14Sat | $6,276.12 | +0.61% | ₹4,30,165 | €5,379.89 |
| Jul 15Sun | $6,359.64 | +1.33% | ₹4,35,551 | €5,445.12 |
| Jul 16Mon | $6,741.75 | +6.01% | ₹4,63,293 | €5,757.45 |
| Jul 17Tue | $7,321.04 | +8.59% | ₹5,00,437 | €6,282.18 |
| Jul 18Wed | $7,370.78 | +0.68% | ₹5,05,750 | €6,329.29 |
| Jul 19Thu | $7,466.86 | +1.30% | ₹5,14,729 | €6,406.57 |
| Jul 20Fri | $7,354.13 | −1.51% | ₹5,06,958 | €6,309.84 |
| Jul 21Sat | $7,419.29 | +0.89% | ₹5,11,449 | €6,365.75 |
| Jul 22Sun | $7,418.49 | −0.01% | ₹5,09,897 | €6,317.59 |
| Jul 23Mon | $7,711.11 | +3.94% | ₹5,33,609 | €6,593.77 |
| Jul 24Tue | $8,424.27 | +9.25% | ₹5,79,674 | €7,209.49 |
| Jul 25Wed | $8,181.39 | −2.88% | ₹5,63,207 | €6,970.54 |
| Jul 26Thu | $7,951.58 | −2.81% | ₹5,46,592 | €6,829.61 |
| Jul 27Fri | $8,165.01 | +2.68% | ₹5,61,263 | €7,012.93 |
| Jul 28Sat | $8,192.15 | +0.33% | ₹5,63,128 | €7,036.24 |
| Jul 29Sun | $8,218.46 | +0.32% | ₹5,63,910 | €7,048.15 |
| Jul 30Mon | $8,180.48 | −0.46% | ₹5,61,876 | €6,987.77 |
| Jul 31Tue | $7,780.44 | −4.89% | ₹5,32,935 | €6,656.17 |
How July usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in July 8 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.0% and a median of +8.2%. Every July since 2014 →
Bitcoin in July 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in July 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $6,228.81 and $8,424.27 per bitcoin (daily closes) in July 2018, averaging $7,146.35. It closed the month at $7,780.44.
How much did bitcoin go up in July 2018?
Bitcoin rose 21.5%, from $6,404.00 to $7,780.44. The biggest daily rise was +9.2% on July 24, 2018 and the biggest fall −6.1% on July 10, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on July 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $6,385.82 per bitcoin on July 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹4,37,014.
Is July usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in July 8 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.0% and a median of +8.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in July 2018?
Bitcoin rose 21.0% in Indian rupee terms in July 2018, compared with +21.5% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in July 2018?
Yes. Bitcoin was +21.5% for the month, against +3.7% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in July 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.01% in July, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +21.5%.
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