Bitcoin Price in January 2020
In January 2020, bitcoin rose 30.0%, from $7,193.60 at the end of December to $9,350.53 per bitcoin on January 31, 2020. The highest close was $9,508.99 on January 30, 2020, the lowest $6,985.47 on January 2, 2020, and the average over 31 days was $8,389.27. Today's price is 726.6% higher than the January 2020 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 30.0% in US dollars in January 2020.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +29.6% in PKR to +37.3% in BRL, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+4.2%), silver (+0.8%) and US stocks (0.0%).
- It closed higher on 17 days and lower on 14, with an average daily move of 2.18%.
- At the end of the month it was 52.0% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 4.7 → 5.9.
Bitcoin price chart, January 2020
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, January 2020
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| BRL | +37.3% |
| ZAR | +35.9% |
| AUD | +35.7% |
| EUR | +32.0% |
| CAD | +31.5% |
| ARS | +30.6% |
| INR | +30.6% |
| TRY | +30.6% |
| GBP | +30.2% |
| JPY | +30.0% |
| NGN | +30.0% |
| PKR | +29.6% |
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 2020
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +30.0% |
| Gold | +4.2% |
| Silver | +0.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | 0.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.39% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 4.7 → 5.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, January 2020
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 1Wed | $7,200.17 | +0.09% | ₹5,13,198 | €6,416.80 |
| Jan 2Thu | $6,985.47 | −2.98% | ₹4,96,143 | €6,225.45 |
| Jan 3Fri | $7,344.88 | +5.15% | ₹5,24,535 | €6,574.41 |
| Jan 4Sat | $7,410.66 | +0.90% | ₹5,29,232 | €6,633.28 |
| Jan 5Sun | $7,411.32 | +0.01% | ₹5,29,279 | €6,633.87 |
| Jan 6Mon | $7,769.22 | +4.83% | ₹5,57,294 | €6,960.44 |
| Jan 7Tue | $8,163.69 | +5.08% | ₹5,86,047 | €7,290.18 |
| Jan 8Wed | $8,079.86 | −1.03% | ₹5,83,043 | €7,243.60 |
| Jan 9Thu | $7,879.07 | −2.49% | ₹5,62,659 | €7,089.59 |
| Jan 10Fri | $8,166.55 | +3.65% | ₹5,81,412 | €7,349.90 |
| Jan 11Sat | $8,037.54 | −1.58% | ₹5,72,227 | €7,233.78 |
| Jan 12Sun | $8,192.49 | +1.93% | ₹5,83,259 | €7,373.24 |
| Jan 13Mon | $8,144.19 | −0.59% | ₹5,77,855 | €7,326.52 |
| Jan 14Tue | $8,827.76 | +8.39% | ₹6,24,290 | €7,927.33 |
| Jan 15Wed | $8,807.01 | −0.24% | ₹6,23,934 | €7,912.22 |
| Jan 16Thu | $8,723.79 | −0.94% | ₹6,16,929 | €7,820.87 |
| Jan 17Fri | $8,929.04 | +2.35% | ₹6,33,476 | €8,015.60 |
| Jan 18Sat | $8,942.81 | +0.15% | ₹6,34,453 | €8,027.96 |
| Jan 19Sun | $8,706.25 | −2.65% | ₹6,17,670 | €7,815.60 |
| Jan 20Mon | $8,657.64 | −0.56% | ₹6,14,993 | €7,803.13 |
| Jan 21Tue | $8,745.89 | +1.02% | ₹6,21,230 | €7,880.93 |
| Jan 22Wed | $8,680.88 | −0.74% | ₹6,17,818 | €7,831.02 |
| Jan 23Thu | $8,406.52 | −3.16% | ₹5,97,519 | €7,575.95 |
| Jan 24Fri | $8,445.43 | +0.46% | ₹6,02,337 | €7,639.74 |
| Jan 25Sat | $8,367.85 | −0.92% | ₹5,96,803 | €7,569.56 |
| Jan 26Sun | $8,596.83 | +2.74% | ₹6,13,135 | €7,776.69 |
| Jan 27Mon | $8,909.82 | +3.64% | ₹6,35,493 | €8,081.21 |
| Jan 28Tue | $9,358.59 | +5.04% | ₹6,68,578 | €8,492.92 |
| Jan 29Wed | $9,316.63 | −0.45% | ₹6,63,627 | €8,452.05 |
| Jan 30Thu | $9,508.99 | +2.06% | ₹6,77,991 | €8,631.31 |
| Jan 31Fri | $9,350.53 | −1.67% | ₹6,69,872 | €8,478.12 |
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 2020: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in January 2020?
Bitcoin traded between $6,985.47 and $9,508.99 per bitcoin (daily closes) in January 2020, averaging $8,389.27. It closed the month at $9,350.53.
How much did bitcoin go up in January 2020?
Bitcoin rose 30.0%, from $7,193.60 to $9,350.53. The biggest daily rise was +8.4% on January 14, 2020 and the biggest fall −3.2% on January 23, 2020.
What was the bitcoin price on January 1, 2020?
Bitcoin closed at $7,200.17 per bitcoin on January 1, 2020, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹5,13,198.
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 2020?
Bitcoin rose 30.6% in Indian rupee terms in January 2020, compared with +30.0% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in January 2020?
Yes. Bitcoin was +30.0% for the month, against 0.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in January 2020?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.39% in January, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +29.5%.
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