Bitcoin Price in March 2020
In March 2020, bitcoin fell 25.1%, from $8,599.51 at the end of February to $6,438.64 per bitcoin on March 31, 2020. The highest close was $9,122.55 on March 6, 2020, the lowest $4,970.79 on March 12, 2020, and the average over 31 days was $6,871.02. Today's price is 1,101.2% higher than the March 2020 close.
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- Bitcoin fell 25.1% in US dollars in March 2020, leaving it down 10.5% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −26.6% in JPY to −13.1% in BRL, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+1.2%), silver (−14.0%) and US stocks (−12.4%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 16, with an average daily move of 5.02%.
- At the end of the month it was 67.0% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 5.5 → 4.1.
Bitcoin price chart, March 2020
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, March 2020
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| BRL | −13.1% |
| ZAR | −14.1% |
| PKR | −19.3% |
| AUD | −19.7% |
| TRY | −20.2% |
| CAD | −21.3% |
| INR | −21.6% |
| GBP | −22.2% |
| ARS | −22.4% |
| NGN | −25.1% |
| EUR | −25.3% |
| JPY | −26.6% |
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, March 2020
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −25.1% |
| Gold | +1.2% |
| Silver | −14.0% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −12.4% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.22% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of March) | −10.5% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 5.5 → 4.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in March 2020
Daily Bitcoin Prices, March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1Sun | $8,562.45 | −0.43% | ₹6,15,897 | €7,785.84 |
| Mar 2Mon | $8,869.67 | +3.59% | ₹6,39,947 | €8,026.16 |
| Mar 3Tue | $8,787.79 | −0.92% | ₹6,39,971 | €7,885.28 |
| Mar 4Wed | $8,755.25 | −0.37% | ₹6,42,127 | €7,830.69 |
| Mar 5Thu | $9,078.76 | +3.70% | ₹6,72,214 | €8,150.01 |
| Mar 6Fri | $9,122.55 | +0.48% | ₹6,73,747 | €8,128.19 |
| Mar 7Sat | $8,909.95 | −2.33% | ₹6,58,046 | €7,938.77 |
| Mar 8Sun | $8,108.12 | −9.00% | ₹5,98,826 | €7,224.33 |
| Mar 9Mon | $7,923.64 | −2.28% | ₹5,86,312 | €6,959.34 |
| Mar 10Tue | $7,909.73 | −0.18% | ₹5,88,531 | €6,939.21 |
| Mar 11Wed | $7,911.43 | +0.02% | ₹5,87,068 | €6,991.33 |
| Mar 12Thu | $4,970.79 | −37.17% | ₹3,71,616 | €4,414.06 |
| Mar 13Fri | $5,563.71 | +11.93% | ₹4,18,947 | €4,974.51 |
| Mar 14Sat | $5,200.37 | −6.53% | ₹3,91,588 | €4,649.65 |
| Mar 15Sun | $5,392.31 | +3.69% | ₹4,06,041 | €4,821.27 |
| Mar 16Mon | $5,014.48 | −7.01% | ₹3,70,590 | €4,494.98 |
| Mar 17Tue | $5,225.63 | +4.21% | ₹3,92,732 | €4,681.12 |
| Mar 18Wed | $5,238.44 | +0.25% | ₹3,87,709 | €4,755.45 |
| Mar 19Thu | $6,191.19 | +18.19% | ₹4,64,228 | €5,648.23 |
| Mar 20Fri | $6,198.78 | +0.12% | ₹4,65,898 | €5,816.31 |
| Mar 21Sat | $6,185.07 | −0.22% | ₹4,64,868 | €5,803.45 |
| Mar 22Sun | $5,830.25 | −5.74% | ₹4,38,200 | €5,470.53 |
| Mar 23Mon | $6,416.31 | +10.05% | ₹4,85,215 | €5,999.90 |
| Mar 24Tue | $6,734.80 | +4.96% | ₹5,15,253 | €6,256.63 |
| Mar 25Wed | $6,681.06 | −0.80% | ₹5,16,179 | €6,184.66 |
| Mar 26Thu | $6,716.44 | +0.53% | ₹5,09,412 | €6,167.71 |
| Mar 27Fri | $6,469.80 | −3.67% | ₹4,83,460 | €5,855.81 |
| Mar 28Sat | $6,242.19 | −3.52% | ₹4,66,452 | €5,649.81 |
| Mar 29Sun | $5,922.04 | −5.13% | ₹4,46,907 | €5,316.22 |
| Mar 30Mon | $6,429.84 | +8.57% | ₹4,84,810 | €5,829.29 |
| Mar 31Tue | $6,438.64 | +0.14% | ₹4,84,991 | €5,839.21 |
How March usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in March 5 times out of 11, with an average move of +0.4% and a median of −2.2%. Every March since 2014 →
Bitcoin in March 2020: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in March 2020?
Bitcoin traded between $4,970.79 and $9,122.55 per bitcoin (daily closes) in March 2020, averaging $6,871.02. It closed the month at $6,438.64.
How much did bitcoin go down in March 2020?
Bitcoin fell 25.1%, from $8,599.51 to $6,438.64. The biggest daily rise was +18.2% on March 19, 2020 and the biggest fall −37.2% on March 12, 2020.
What was the bitcoin price on March 1, 2020?
Bitcoin closed at $8,562.45 per bitcoin on March 1, 2020, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹6,15,897.
Is March usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in March 5 times out of 11, with an average move of +0.4% and a median of −2.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in March 2020?
Bitcoin fell 21.6% in Indian rupee terms in March 2020, compared with −25.1% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in March 2020?
No. Bitcoin was −25.1% for the month, against −12.4% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in March 2020?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.22% in March, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −25.0%.
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