Bitcoin Price in August 2019
In August 2019, bitcoin fell 4.5%, from $10,085.63 at the end of July to $9,630.66 per bitcoin on August 31, 2019. The highest close was $11,966.41 on August 8, 2019, the lowest $9,510.20 on August 29, 2019, and the average over 31 days was $10,643.25. Today's price is 702.7% higher than the August 2019 close.
Bitcoin ended August lower. What usually happens in September after a lower August →
- Bitcoin fell 4.5% in US dollars in August 2019, leaving it up 157.3% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −6.6% in JPY to +26.1% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+6.5%), silver (+11.3%) and US stocks (−1.6%).
- It closed higher on 16 days and lower on 15, with an average daily move of 2.55%.
- At the end of the month it was 50.6% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 7.1 → 6.3.
Bitcoin price chart, August 2019
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, August 2019
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | +26.1% |
| BRL | +4.4% |
| ZAR | +2.0% |
| TRY | −0.1% |
| INR | −1.4% |
| AUD | −2.9% |
| NGN | −3.7% |
| CAD | −3.9% |
| EUR | −4.4% |
| GBP | −4.8% |
| PKR | −6.6% |
| JPY | −6.6% |
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, August 2019
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −4.5% |
| Gold | +6.5% |
| Silver | +11.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −1.6% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.01% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of August) | +157.3% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 7.1 → 6.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in August 2019
- Monday, August 5Yuan falls past 7 per dollar for the first time since 2008; US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator. SourceBitcoin: +7.6% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, August 2019
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Thu | $10,399.67 | +3.11% | ₹7,20,668 | €9,386.74 |
| Aug 2Fri | $10,518.17 | +1.14% | ₹7,28,880 | €9,493.70 |
| Aug 3Sat | $10,821.73 | +2.89% | ₹7,49,915 | €9,767.69 |
| Aug 4Sun | $10,970.18 | +1.37% | ₹7,64,149 | €9,876.46 |
| Aug 5Mon | $11,805.65 | +7.62% | ₹8,44,340 | €10,500 |
| Aug 6Tue | $11,478.17 | −2.77% | ₹8,17,590 | €10,242 |
| Aug 7Wed | $11,941.97 | +4.04% | ₹8,49,851 | €10,658 |
| Aug 8Thu | $11,966.41 | +0.20% | ₹8,43,283 | €10,697 |
| Aug 9Fri | $11,862.94 | −0.86% | ₹8,35,992 | €10,604 |
| Aug 10Sat | $11,354.02 | −4.29% | ₹8,00,128 | €10,149 |
| Aug 11Sun | $11,523.58 | +1.49% | ₹8,18,577 | €10,281 |
| Aug 12Mon | $11,382.62 | −1.22% | ₹8,14,768 | €10,146 |
| Aug 13Tue | $10,895.83 | −4.28% | ₹7,74,476 | €9,748.50 |
| Aug 14Wed | $10,051.70 | −7.75% | ₹7,20,056 | €9,020.40 |
| Aug 15Thu | $10,311.55 | +2.59% | ₹7,39,544 | €9,278.33 |
| Aug 16Fri | $10,374.34 | +0.61% | ₹7,44,048 | €9,334.83 |
| Aug 17Sat | $10,231.74 | −1.37% | ₹7,33,821 | €9,206.52 |
| Aug 18Sun | $10,345.81 | +1.11% | ₹7,35,918 | €9,325.71 |
| Aug 19Mon | $10,916.05 | +5.51% | ₹7,85,901 | €9,849.56 |
| Aug 20Tue | $10,763.23 | −1.40% | ₹7,72,908 | €9,698.75 |
| Aug 21Wed | $10,138.05 | −5.81% | ₹7,24,240 | €9,141.48 |
| Aug 22Thu | $10,131.06 | −0.07% | ₹7,28,630 | €9,140.24 |
| Aug 23Fri | $10,407.96 | +2.73% | ₹7,48,545 | €9,390.07 |
| Aug 24Sat | $10,159.96 | −2.38% | ₹7,30,708 | €9,166.32 |
| Aug 25Sun | $10,138.52 | −0.21% | ₹7,24,929 | €9,098.31 |
| Aug 26Mon | $10,370.82 | +2.29% | ₹7,48,358 | €9,339.96 |
| Aug 27Tue | $10,185.50 | −1.79% | ₹7,28,620 | €9,184.27 |
| Aug 28Wed | $9,754.42 | −4.23% | ₹7,03,148 | €8,799.46 |
| Aug 29Thu | $9,510.20 | −2.50% | ₹6,81,693 | €8,597.22 |
| Aug 30Fri | $9,598.17 | +0.93% | ₹6,87,999 | €8,676.75 |
| Aug 31Sat | $9,630.66 | +0.34% | ₹6,90,328 | €8,706.12 |
How August usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in August 3 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −7.9%. Every August since 2014 →
Bitcoin in August 2019: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in August 2019?
Bitcoin traded between $9,510.20 and $11,966.41 per bitcoin (daily closes) in August 2019, averaging $10,643.25. It closed the month at $9,630.66.
How much did bitcoin go down in August 2019?
Bitcoin fell 4.5%, from $10,085.63 to $9,630.66. The biggest daily rise was +7.6% on August 5, 2019 and the biggest fall −7.7% on August 14, 2019.
What was the bitcoin price on August 1, 2019?
Bitcoin closed at $10,399.67 per bitcoin on August 1, 2019, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹7,20,668.
Is August usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in August 3 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −7.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in August 2019?
Bitcoin fell 1.4% in Indian rupee terms in August 2019, compared with −4.5% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in August 2019?
No. Bitcoin was −4.5% for the month, against −1.6% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in August 2019?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.01% in August, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −4.5%.
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