Bitcoin Price in May 2019
In May 2019, bitcoin rose 60.2%, from $5,350.73 at the end of April to $8,574.50 per bitcoin on May 31, 2019. The highest close was $8,805.78 on May 27, 2019, the lowest $5,402.70 on May 1, 2019, and the average over 31 days was $7,309.69. Today's price is 802.0% higher than the May 2019 close.
Bitcoin ended May higher. What usually happens in June after a higher May →
- Bitcoin rose 60.2% in US dollars in May 2019, leaving it up 129.1% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +57.3% in JPY to +70.6% in PKR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+1.8%), silver (−2.5%) and US stocks (−6.4%).
- It closed higher on 19 days and lower on 12, with an average daily move of 3.47%.
- At the end of the month it was 56.0% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 4.2 → 6.6.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2019
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, May 2019
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| PKR | +70.6% |
| GBP | +65.7% |
| ZAR | +65.6% |
| AUD | +63.6% |
| BRL | +62.8% |
| CAD | +61.9% |
| EUR | +61.5% |
| INR | +61.2% |
| ARS | +61.0% |
| NGN | +58.9% |
| TRY | +58.8% |
| JPY | +57.3% |
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 2019
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +60.2% |
| Gold | +1.8% |
| Silver | −2.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −6.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.21% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of May) | +129.1% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 4.2 → 6.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Wed | $5,402.70 | +0.97% | ₹3,76,205 | €4,823.53 |
| May 2Thu | $5,505.28 | +1.90% | ₹3,82,201 | €4,927.23 |
| May 3Fri | $5,768.29 | +4.78% | ₹4,00,460 | €5,162.62 |
| May 4Sat | $5,831.17 | +1.09% | ₹4,04,825 | €5,218.89 |
| May 5Sun | $5,795.71 | −0.61% | ₹4,00,878 | €5,181.36 |
| May 6Mon | $5,746.81 | −0.84% | ₹3,98,830 | €5,130.17 |
| May 7Tue | $5,829.50 | +1.44% | ₹4,07,540 | €5,209.24 |
| May 8Wed | $5,982.46 | +2.62% | ₹4,18,832 | €5,342.33 |
| May 9Thu | $6,174.53 | +3.21% | ₹4,34,749 | €5,502.12 |
| May 10Fri | $6,378.85 | +3.31% | ₹4,49,135 | €5,684.19 |
| May 11Sat | $7,204.77 | +12.95% | ₹5,07,288 | €6,420.17 |
| May 12Sun | $6,972.37 | −3.23% | ₹4,87,526 | €6,205.41 |
| May 13Mon | $7,814.92 | +12.08% | ₹5,51,866 | €6,957.62 |
| May 14Tue | $7,994.42 | +2.30% | ₹5,62,063 | €7,135.02 |
| May 15Wed | $8,205.17 | +2.64% | ₹5,76,078 | €7,321.47 |
| May 16Thu | $7,884.91 | −3.90% | ₹5,53,797 | €7,056.99 |
| May 17Fri | $7,343.90 | −6.86% | ₹5,15,799 | €6,572.79 |
| May 18Sat | $7,271.21 | −0.99% | ₹5,10,693 | €6,507.73 |
| May 19Sun | $8,197.69 | +12.74% | ₹5,76,146 | €7,341.85 |
| May 20Mon | $7,978.31 | −2.68% | ₹5,59,499 | €7,143.78 |
| May 21Tue | $7,963.33 | −0.19% | ₹5,58,448 | €7,130.36 |
| May 22Wed | $7,680.07 | −3.56% | ₹5,37,393 | €6,884.41 |
| May 23Thu | $7,881.85 | +2.63% | ₹5,51,296 | €7,047.16 |
| May 24Fri | $7,987.37 | +1.34% | ₹5,58,677 | €7,141.51 |
| May 25Sat | $8,052.54 | +0.82% | ₹5,63,235 | €7,199.78 |
| May 26Sun | $8,673.22 | +7.71% | ₹6,01,574 | €7,737.38 |
| May 27Mon | $8,805.78 | +1.53% | ₹6,13,939 | €7,867.08 |
| May 28Tue | $8,719.96 | −0.97% | ₹6,09,307 | €7,806.11 |
| May 29Wed | $8,659.49 | −0.69% | ₹6,04,562 | €7,775.35 |
| May 30Thu | $8,319.47 | −3.93% | ₹5,82,197 | €7,474.21 |
| May 31Fri | $8,574.50 | +3.07% | ₹6,00,044 | €7,703.33 |
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 2019: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2019?
Bitcoin traded between $5,402.70 and $8,805.78 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2019, averaging $7,309.69. It closed the month at $8,574.50.
How much did bitcoin go up in May 2019?
Bitcoin rose 60.2%, from $5,350.73 to $8,574.50. The biggest daily rise was +12.9% on May 11, 2019 and the biggest fall −6.9% on May 17, 2019.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2019?
Bitcoin closed at $5,402.70 per bitcoin on May 1, 2019, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹3,76,205.
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 2019?
Bitcoin rose 61.2% in Indian rupee terms in May 2019, compared with +60.2% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in May 2019?
Yes. Bitcoin was +60.2% for the month, against −6.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in May 2019?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.21% in May, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +59.9%.
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