Bitcoin Price in January 2019
In January 2019, bitcoin fell 7.6%, from $3,742.70 at the end of December to $3,457.79 per bitcoin on January 31, 2019. The highest close was $4,076.63 on January 6, 2019, the lowest $3,448.12 on January 29, 2019, and the average over 31 days was $3,701.55. Today's price is 2,140.1% higher than the January 2019 close.
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- Bitcoin fell 7.6% in US dollars in January 2019.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −14.6% in ZAR to −6.0% in INR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+3.2%), silver (+3.8%) and US stocks (+8.0%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 16, with an average daily move of 1.66%.
- At the end of the month it was 82.3% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 2.9 → 2.6.
Bitcoin price chart, January 2019
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, January 2019
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| INR | −6.0% |
| PKR | −7.8% |
| EUR | −8.0% |
| ARS | −8.1% |
| NGN | −8.1% |
| TRY | −8.4% |
| JPY | −8.7% |
| AUD | −10.3% |
| GBP | −10.6% |
| CAD | −10.9% |
| BRL | −12.2% |
| ZAR | −14.6% |
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, January 2019
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −7.6% |
| Gold | +3.2% |
| Silver | +3.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +8.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.19% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 2.9 → 2.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1Tue | $3,843.52 | +2.69% | ₹2,67,932 | €3,344.25 |
| Jan 2Wed | $3,943.41 | +2.60% | ₹2,74,895 | €3,440.62 |
| Jan 3Thu | $3,836.74 | −2.70% | ₹2,68,418 | €3,389.76 |
| Jan 4Fri | $3,857.72 | +0.55% | ₹2,71,198 | €3,386.69 |
| Jan 5Sat | $3,845.19 | −0.32% | ₹2,70,317 | €3,375.70 |
| Jan 6Sun | $4,076.63 | +6.02% | ₹2,86,587 | €3,578.88 |
| Jan 7Mon | $4,025.25 | −1.26% | ₹2,79,855 | €3,527.73 |
| Jan 8Tue | $4,030.85 | +0.14% | ₹2,81,393 | €3,511.27 |
| Jan 9Wed | $4,035.30 | +0.11% | ₹2,83,802 | €3,522.41 |
| Jan 10Thu | $3,678.92 | −8.83% | ₹2,59,550 | €3,183.74 |
| Jan 11Fri | $3,687.37 | +0.23% | ₹2,60,770 | €3,203.58 |
| Jan 12Sat | $3,661.30 | −0.71% | ₹2,58,927 | €3,180.94 |
| Jan 13Sun | $3,552.95 | −2.96% | ₹2,51,265 | €3,086.81 |
| Jan 14Mon | $3,706.05 | +4.31% | ₹2,60,795 | €3,233.90 |
| Jan 15Tue | $3,630.68 | −2.03% | ₹2,58,087 | €3,164.50 |
| Jan 16Wed | $3,655.01 | +0.67% | ₹2,59,844 | €3,201.42 |
| Jan 17Thu | $3,678.56 | +0.64% | ₹2,62,521 | €3,227.20 |
| Jan 18Fri | $3,657.84 | −0.56% | ₹2,59,817 | €3,210.85 |
| Jan 19Sat | $3,728.57 | +1.93% | ₹2,64,841 | €3,272.94 |
| Jan 20Sun | $3,601.01 | −3.42% | ₹2,55,781 | €3,160.97 |
| Jan 21Mon | $3,576.03 | −0.69% | ₹2,54,721 | €3,146.19 |
| Jan 22Tue | $3,604.58 | +0.80% | ₹2,57,727 | €3,170.59 |
| Jan 23Wed | $3,585.12 | −0.54% | ₹2,55,369 | €3,154.91 |
| Jan 24Thu | $3,600.87 | +0.44% | ₹2,56,228 | €3,161.92 |
| Jan 25Fri | $3,599.77 | −0.03% | ₹2,55,547 | €3,181.83 |
| Jan 26Sat | $3,602.46 | +0.07% | ₹2,55,739 | €3,184.21 |
| Jan 27Sun | $3,583.97 | −0.51% | ₹2,54,426 | €3,167.87 |
| Jan 28Mon | $3,470.45 | −3.17% | ₹2,46,315 | €3,040.81 |
| Jan 29Tue | $3,448.12 | −0.64% | ₹2,45,127 | €3,016.76 |
| Jan 30Wed | $3,486.18 | +1.10% | ₹2,49,680 | €3,048.67 |
| Jan 31Thu | $3,457.79 | −0.81% | ₹2,45,918 | €3,010.01 |
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 2019: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in January 2019?
Bitcoin traded between $3,448.12 and $4,076.63 per bitcoin (daily closes) in January 2019, averaging $3,701.55. It closed the month at $3,457.79.
How much did bitcoin go down in January 2019?
Bitcoin fell 7.6%, from $3,742.70 to $3,457.79. The biggest daily rise was +6.0% on January 6, 2019 and the biggest fall −8.8% on January 10, 2019.
What was the bitcoin price on January 1, 2019?
Bitcoin closed at $3,843.52 per bitcoin on January 1, 2019, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹2,67,932.
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 2019?
Bitcoin fell 6.0% in Indian rupee terms in January 2019, compared with −7.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in January 2019?
No. Bitcoin was −7.6% for the month, against +8.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in January 2019?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.19% in January, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −7.8%.
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