Bitcoin Price in August 2021
In August 2021, bitcoin rose 13.3%, from $41,626.20 at the end of July to $47,166.69 per bitcoin on August 31, 2021. The highest close was $49,546.15 on August 23, 2021, the lowest $38,152.98 on August 3, 2021, and the average over 31 days was $45,709.02. Today's price is 63.8% higher than the August 2021 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 13.3% in US dollars in August 2021, leaving it up 62.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +11.3% in TRY to +16.4% in PKR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+0.3%), silver (−6.1%) and US stocks (+3.0%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 16, with an average daily move of 2.65%.
- At the end of the month it was 25.7% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 23.0 → 25.9.
Bitcoin price chart, August 2021
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, August 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| PKR | +16.4% |
| GBP | +15.1% |
| BRL | +14.8% |
| CAD | +14.8% |
| ARS | +14.7% |
| AUD | +14.5% |
| EUR | +14.1% |
| JPY | +14.0% |
| NGN | +13.3% |
| ZAR | +13.1% |
| INR | +11.4% |
| TRY | +11.3% |
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, August 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +13.3% |
| Gold | +0.3% |
| Silver | −6.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +3.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.21% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of August) | +62.6% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 23.0 → 25.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, August 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1Sun | $39,974.89 | −3.97% | ₹29,73,297 | €33,687 |
| Aug 2Mon | $39,201.95 | −1.93% | ₹29,13,959 | €33,012 |
| Aug 3Tue | $38,152.98 | −2.68% | ₹28,31,501 | €32,144 |
| Aug 4Wed | $39,747.50 | +4.18% | ₹29,48,629 | €33,579 |
| Aug 5Thu | $40,869.55 | +2.82% | ₹30,27,698 | €34,531 |
| Aug 6Fri | $42,816.50 | +4.76% | ₹31,71,932 | €36,176 |
| Aug 7Sat | $44,555.80 | +4.06% | ₹33,00,783 | €37,645 |
| Aug 8Sun | $43,798.12 | −1.70% | ₹32,62,583 | €37,277 |
| Aug 9Mon | $46,365.40 | +5.86% | ₹34,52,655 | €39,499 |
| Aug 10Tue | $45,585.03 | −1.68% | ₹33,93,145 | €38,884 |
| Aug 11Wed | $45,593.64 | +0.02% | ₹33,78,625 | €38,832 |
| Aug 12Thu | $44,428.29 | −2.56% | ₹32,99,249 | €37,857 |
| Aug 13Fri | $47,793.32 | +7.57% | ₹35,49,137 | €40,725 |
| Aug 14Sat | $47,096.95 | −1.46% | ₹34,97,424 | €40,131 |
| Aug 15Sun | $47,047.00 | −0.11% | ₹34,91,678 | €39,886 |
| Aug 16Mon | $46,004.48 | −2.22% | ₹34,10,542 | €39,053 |
| Aug 17Tue | $44,695.36 | −2.85% | ₹33,23,748 | €38,170 |
| Aug 18Wed | $44,801.19 | +0.24% | ₹33,27,375 | €38,283 |
| Aug 19Thu | $46,717.58 | +4.28% | ₹34,77,157 | €40,009 |
| Aug 20Fri | $49,339.18 | +5.61% | ₹36,72,280 | €42,254 |
| Aug 21Sat | $48,905.49 | −0.88% | ₹36,40,002 | €41,883 |
| Aug 22Sun | $49,321.65 | +0.85% | ₹36,64,673 | €42,165 |
| Aug 23Mon | $49,546.15 | +0.46% | ₹36,71,662 | €42,189 |
| Aug 24Tue | $47,706.12 | −3.71% | ₹35,37,161 | €40,588 |
| Aug 25Wed | $48,960.79 | +2.63% | ₹36,27,994 | €41,582 |
| Aug 26Thu | $46,942.22 | −4.12% | ₹34,81,047 | €39,929 |
| Aug 27Fri | $49,058.67 | +4.51% | ₹36,37,995 | €41,729 |
| Aug 28Sat | $48,902.40 | −0.32% | ₹36,26,407 | €41,596 |
| Aug 29Sun | $48,829.83 | −0.15% | ₹35,88,827 | €41,383 |
| Aug 30Mon | $47,054.98 | −3.63% | ₹34,54,363 | €39,889 |
| Aug 31Tue | $47,166.69 | +0.24% | ₹34,43,013 | €39,936 |
How August usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in August 3 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −7.9%. Every August since 2014 →
Bitcoin in August 2021: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in August 2021?
Bitcoin traded between $38,152.98 and $49,546.15 per bitcoin (daily closes) in August 2021, averaging $45,709.02. It closed the month at $47,166.69.
How much did bitcoin go up in August 2021?
Bitcoin rose 13.3%, from $41,626.20 to $47,166.69. The biggest daily rise was +7.6% on August 13, 2021 and the biggest fall −4.1% on August 26, 2021.
What was the bitcoin price on August 1, 2021?
Bitcoin closed at $39,974.89 per bitcoin on August 1, 2021, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹29,73,297.
Is August usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in August 3 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.2% and a median of −7.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in August 2021?
Bitcoin rose 11.4% in Indian rupee terms in August 2021, compared with +13.3% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in August 2021?
Yes. Bitcoin was +13.3% for the month, against +3.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in August 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.21% in August, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +13.1%.
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