Bitcoin Price in October 2018
In October 2018, bitcoin fell 4.6%, from $6,625.56 at the end of September to $6,317.61 per bitcoin on October 31, 2018. The highest close was $6,652.23 on October 8, 2018, the lowest $6,256.24 on October 11, 2018, and the average over 31 days was $6,485.12. Today's price is 1,123.3% higher than the October 2018 close.
Bitcoin ended October lower. What usually happens in November after a lower October →
- Bitcoin fell 4.6% in US dollars in October 2018, leaving it down 55.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −15.2% in ARS to +2.3% in PKR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than US stocks (−6.8%), and worse than gold (+1.7%) and silver (−2.7%).
- It closed higher on 14 days and lower on 17, with an average daily move of 0.74%.
- At the end of the month it was 67.6% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 5.6 → 5.2.
Bitcoin price chart, October 2018
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, October 2018
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| PKR | +2.3% |
| ZAR | −1.3% |
| GBP | −2.2% |
| EUR | −2.5% |
| CAD | −2.6% |
| AUD | −3.0% |
| INR | −3.1% |
| NGN | −4.4% |
| JPY | −5.3% |
| BRL | −13.1% |
| TRY | −13.5% |
| ARS | −15.2% |
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 2018
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −4.6% |
| Gold | +1.7% |
| Silver | −2.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −6.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.18% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of October) | −55.4% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 5.6 → 5.2 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Mon | $6,589.62 | −0.54% | ₹4,86,017 | €5,691.45 |
| Oct 2Tue | $6,556.10 | −0.51% | ₹4,80,431 | €5,675.62 |
| Oct 3Wed | $6,502.59 | −0.82% | ₹4,80,216 | €5,666.36 |
| Oct 4Thu | $6,576.69 | +1.14% | ₹4,88,122 | €5,709.88 |
| Oct 5Fri | $6,622.48 | +0.70% | ₹4,91,520 | €5,749.64 |
| Oct 6Sat | $6,588.31 | −0.52% | ₹4,88,984 | €5,719.97 |
| Oct 7Sun | $6,602.95 | +0.22% | ₹4,87,053 | €5,730.70 |
| Oct 8Mon | $6,652.23 | +0.75% | ₹4,91,533 | €5,787.44 |
| Oct 9Tue | $6,642.64 | −0.14% | ₹4,95,209 | €5,772.45 |
| Oct 10Wed | $6,585.53 | −0.86% | ₹4,91,281 | €5,709.65 |
| Oct 11Thu | $6,256.24 | −5.00% | ₹4,63,963 | €5,397.88 |
| Oct 12Fri | $6,274.58 | +0.29% | ₹4,65,323 | €5,413.71 |
| Oct 13Sat | $6,285.99 | +0.18% | ₹4,66,169 | €5,423.55 |
| Oct 14Sun | $6,290.93 | +0.08% | ₹4,63,491 | €5,446.06 |
| Oct 15Mon | $6,596.54 | +4.86% | ₹4,88,672 | €5,694.79 |
| Oct 16Tue | $6,596.11 | −0.01% | ₹4,84,521 | €5,698.38 |
| Oct 17Wed | $6,544.43 | −0.78% | ₹4,83,764 | €5,690.38 |
| Oct 18Thu | $6,476.71 | −1.03% | ₹4,80,313 | €5,651.58 |
| Oct 19Fri | $6,465.41 | −0.17% | ₹4,79,475 | €5,641.72 |
| Oct 20Sat | $6,489.19 | +0.37% | ₹4,81,238 | €5,662.47 |
| Oct 21Sun | $6,482.35 | −0.11% | ₹4,76,226 | €5,631.87 |
| Oct 22Mon | $6,487.16 | +0.07% | ₹4,79,138 | €5,656.80 |
| Oct 23Tue | $6,475.74 | −0.18% | ₹4,74,162 | €5,644.26 |
| Oct 24Wed | $6,495.84 | +0.31% | ₹4,75,629 | €5,698.80 |
| Oct 25Thu | $6,476.29 | −0.30% | ₹4,74,195 | €5,692.01 |
| Oct 26Fri | $6,474.75 | −0.02% | ₹4,74,082 | €5,690.66 |
| Oct 27Sat | $6,480.38 | +0.09% | ₹4,74,495 | €5,695.61 |
| Oct 28Sun | $6,486.39 | +0.09% | ₹4,74,935 | €5,700.89 |
| Oct 29Mon | $6,332.63 | −2.37% | ₹4,63,074 | €5,555.62 |
| Oct 30Tue | $6,334.27 | +0.03% | ₹4,66,143 | €5,567.82 |
| Oct 31Wed | $6,317.61 | −0.26% | ₹4,65,292 | €5,567.71 |
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 2018: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in October 2018?
Bitcoin traded between $6,256.24 and $6,652.23 per bitcoin (daily closes) in October 2018, averaging $6,485.12. It closed the month at $6,317.61.
How much did bitcoin go down in October 2018?
Bitcoin fell 4.6%, from $6,625.56 to $6,317.61. The biggest daily rise was +4.9% on October 15, 2018 and the biggest fall −5.0% on October 11, 2018.
What was the bitcoin price on October 1, 2018?
Bitcoin closed at $6,589.62 per bitcoin on October 1, 2018, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹4,86,017.
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 2018?
Bitcoin fell 3.1% in Indian rupee terms in October 2018, compared with −4.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in October 2018?
Yes. Bitcoin was −4.6% for the month, against −6.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in October 2018?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.18% in October, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −4.8%.
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