Bitcoin Price in October 2020
In October 2020, bitcoin rose 27.8%, from $10,784.49 at the end of September to $13,781.00 per bitcoin on October 31, 2020. The highest close was $13,781.00 on October 31, 2020, the lowest $10,549.33 on October 3, 2020, and the average over 31 days was $11,886.98. Today's price is 465.2% higher than the October 2020 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 27.8% in US dollars in October 2020, leaving it up 91.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +23.0% in PKR to +37.6% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−0.8%), silver (−2.4%) and US stocks (−2.7%).
- It closed higher on 22 days and lower on 9, with an average daily move of 1.47%.
- At the end of the month it was 29.3% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 5.7 → 7.3.
Bitcoin price chart, October 2020
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, October 2020
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +37.6% |
| BRL | +31.6% |
| ARS | +31.3% |
| AUD | +30.1% |
| NGN | +30.0% |
| INR | +28.8% |
| EUR | +28.3% |
| CAD | +27.9% |
| GBP | +27.7% |
| JPY | +26.7% |
| ZAR | +24.9% |
| PKR | +23.0% |
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, October 2020
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +27.8% |
| Gold | −0.8% |
| Silver | −2.4% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −2.7% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.04% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of October) | +91.6% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 5.7 → 7.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Thu | $10,619.45 | −1.53% | ₹7,77,524 | €9,041.40 |
| Oct 2Fri | $10,575.97 | −0.41% | ₹7,74,341 | €9,004.38 |
| Oct 3Sat | $10,549.33 | −0.25% | ₹7,72,390 | €8,981.70 |
| Oct 4Sun | $10,669.58 | +1.14% | ₹7,82,319 | €9,103.29 |
| Oct 5Mon | $10,793.34 | +1.16% | ₹7,89,083 | €9,152.75 |
| Oct 6Tue | $10,604.41 | −1.75% | ₹7,82,764 | €9,034.95 |
| Oct 7Wed | $10,668.97 | +0.61% | ₹7,84,623 | €9,066.49 |
| Oct 8Thu | $10,915.69 | +2.31% | ₹7,99,907 | €9,276.15 |
| Oct 9Fri | $11,064.46 | +1.36% | ₹8,10,809 | €9,402.58 |
| Oct 10Sat | $11,296.36 | +2.10% | ₹8,27,803 | €9,599.65 |
| Oct 11Sun | $11,384.18 | +0.78% | ₹8,31,214 | €9,633.29 |
| Oct 12Mon | $11,555.36 | +1.50% | ₹8,47,595 | €9,779.30 |
| Oct 13Tue | $11,425.90 | −1.12% | ₹8,41,175 | €9,730.30 |
| Oct 14Wed | $11,429.51 | +0.03% | ₹8,37,739 | €9,732.23 |
| Oct 15Thu | $11,495.35 | +0.58% | ₹8,43,425 | €9,819.33 |
| Oct 16Fri | $11,322.12 | −1.51% | ₹8,30,715 | €9,671.36 |
| Oct 17Sat | $11,358.10 | +0.32% | ₹8,33,355 | €9,702.09 |
| Oct 18Sun | $11,483.36 | +1.10% | ₹8,43,382 | €9,802.20 |
| Oct 19Mon | $11,742.04 | +2.25% | ₹8,63,920 | €9,977.21 |
| Oct 20Tue | $11,916.34 | +1.48% | ₹8,77,608 | €10,073 |
| Oct 21Wed | $12,823.69 | +7.61% | ₹9,44,866 | €10,818 |
| Oct 22Thu | $12,965.89 | +1.11% | ₹9,55,846 | €10,974 |
| Oct 23Fri | $12,931.54 | −0.26% | ₹9,53,313 | €10,945 |
| Oct 24Sat | $13,108.06 | +1.37% | ₹9,66,326 | €11,095 |
| Oct 25Sun | $13,031.17 | −0.59% | ₹9,60,658 | €11,030 |
| Oct 26Mon | $13,075.25 | +0.34% | ₹9,65,253 | €11,036 |
| Oct 27Tue | $13,654.22 | +4.43% | ₹10,09,709 | €11,562 |
| Oct 28Wed | $13,271.29 | −2.80% | ₹9,79,487 | €11,262 |
| Oct 29Thu | $13,437.88 | +1.26% | ₹10,00,316 | €11,438 |
| Oct 30Fri | $13,546.52 | +0.81% | ₹10,06,019 | €11,600 |
| Oct 31Sat | $13,781.00 | +1.73% | ₹10,23,432 | €11,801 |
How October usually goes for bitcoin
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in October 9 times out of 12, with an average move of +16.6% and a median of +12.9%. Every October since 2014 →
Bitcoin in October 2020: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in October 2020?
Bitcoin traded between $10,549.33 and $13,781.00 per bitcoin (daily closes) in October 2020, averaging $11,886.98. It closed the month at $13,781.00.
How much did bitcoin go up in October 2020?
Bitcoin rose 27.8%, from $10,784.49 to $13,781.00. The biggest daily rise was +7.6% on October 21, 2020 and the biggest fall −2.8% on October 28, 2020.
What was the bitcoin price on October 1, 2020?
Bitcoin closed at $10,619.45 per bitcoin on October 1, 2020, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹7,77,524.
Is October usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in October 9 times out of 12, with an average move of +16.6% and a median of +12.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in October 2020?
Bitcoin rose 28.8% in Indian rupee terms in October 2020, compared with +27.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in October 2020?
Yes. Bitcoin was +27.8% for the month, against −2.7% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in October 2020?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.04% in October, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +27.7%.
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