Bitcoin Price in May 2018
In May 2018, bitcoin fell 18.9%, from $9,240.55 at the end of April to $7,494.17 per bitcoin on May 31, 2018. The highest close was $9,858.15 on May 5, 2018, the lowest $7,135.99 on May 28, 2018, and the average over 31 days was $8,451.00. Today's price is 931.5% higher than the May 2018 close.
Bitcoin ended May lower. What usually happens in June after a lower May →
- Bitcoin fell 18.9% in US dollars in May 2018, leaving it down 47.1% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −19.3% in JPY to −1.4% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (−1.2%), silver (+0.6%) and US stocks (+2.4%).
- It closed higher on 12 days and lower on 19, with an average daily move of 2.21%.
- At the end of the month it was 61.6% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 7.0 → 5.8.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, May 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | −1.4% |
| TRY | −9.5% |
| BRL | −13.9% |
| GBP | −16.0% |
| EUR | −16.2% |
| ZAR | −17.2% |
| INR | −17.7% |
| CAD | −18.2% |
| NGN | −18.9% |
| PKR | −19.0% |
| AUD | −19.2% |
| JPY | −19.3% |
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 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −18.9% |
| Gold | −1.2% |
| Silver | +0.6% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.42% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of May) | −47.1% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 7.0 → 5.8 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Tue | $9,119.01 | −1.32% | ₹6,09,047 | €7,604.34 |
| May 2Wed | $9,235.92 | +1.28% | ₹6,19,546 | €7,727.69 |
| May 3Thu | $9,743.86 | +5.50% | ₹6,49,526 | €8,127.35 |
| May 4Fri | $9,700.76 | −0.44% | ₹6,46,653 | €8,091.40 |
| May 5Sat | $9,858.15 | +1.62% | ₹6,57,144 | €8,222.68 |
| May 6Sun | $9,654.80 | −2.06% | ₹6,45,042 | €8,076.24 |
| May 7Mon | $9,373.01 | −2.92% | ₹6,29,105 | €7,854.58 |
| May 8Tue | $9,234.82 | −1.47% | ₹6,20,234 | €7,781.26 |
| May 9Wed | $9,325.18 | +0.98% | ₹6,30,569 | €7,871.38 |
| May 10Thu | $9,043.94 | −3.02% | ₹6,09,471 | €7,588.77 |
| May 11Fri | $8,441.49 | −6.66% | ₹5,68,872 | €7,083.25 |
| May 12Sat | $8,504.89 | +0.75% | ₹5,73,145 | €7,136.45 |
| May 13Sun | $8,723.94 | +2.58% | ₹5,87,838 | €7,299.32 |
| May 14Mon | $8,716.79 | −0.08% | ₹5,89,935 | €7,305.54 |
| May 15Tue | $8,510.38 | −2.37% | ₹5,82,621 | €7,199.78 |
| May 16Wed | $8,368.83 | −1.66% | ₹5,69,583 | €7,081.70 |
| May 17Thu | $8,094.32 | −3.28% | ₹5,51,547 | €6,862.36 |
| May 18Fri | $8,250.97 | +1.94% | ₹5,62,221 | €6,995.17 |
| May 19Sat | $8,247.18 | −0.05% | ₹5,61,963 | €6,991.96 |
| May 20Sun | $8,513.25 | +3.23% | ₹5,78,688 | €7,235.41 |
| May 21Mon | $8,418.99 | −1.11% | ₹5,75,859 | €7,139.30 |
| May 22Tue | $8,041.78 | −4.48% | ₹5,50,299 | €6,821.84 |
| May 23Wed | $7,557.82 | −6.02% | ₹5,18,844 | €6,454.38 |
| May 24Thu | $7,587.34 | +0.39% | ₹5,17,913 | €6,472.00 |
| May 25Fri | $7,480.14 | −1.41% | ₹5,10,595 | €6,380.56 |
| May 26Sat | $7,355.88 | −1.66% | ₹5,02,113 | €6,274.57 |
| May 27Sun | $7,368.22 | +0.17% | ₹4,98,988 | €6,303.51 |
| May 28Mon | $7,135.99 | −3.15% | ₹4,80,986 | €6,137.67 |
| May 29Tue | $7,472.59 | +4.72% | ₹5,09,108 | €6,475.75 |
| May 30Wed | $7,406.52 | −0.88% | ₹4,99,422 | €6,348.13 |
| May 31Thu | $7,494.17 | +1.18% | ₹5,05,369 | €6,409.01 |
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 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $7,135.99 and $9,858.15 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2018, averaging $8,451.00. It closed the month at $7,494.17.
How much did bitcoin go down in May 2018?
Bitcoin fell 18.9%, from $9,240.55 to $7,494.17. The biggest daily rise was +5.5% on May 3, 2018 and the biggest fall −6.7% on May 11, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $9,119.01 per bitcoin on May 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹6,09,047.
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 2018?
Bitcoin fell 17.7% in Indian rupee terms in May 2018, compared with −18.9% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in May 2018?
No. Bitcoin was −18.9% for the month, against +2.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in May 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.42% in May, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −19.2%.
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@misc{corgano2026bitcoinpriceinmay, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Bitcoin Price in May 2018}, howpublished = {\url{https://bitcoinprice.corgano.com/bitcoin-price-history/2018/may}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Bitcoin Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}