Bitcoin Price in December 2021
In December 2021, bitcoin fell 18.8%, from $57,005.43 at the end of November to $46,306.45 per bitcoin on December 31, 2021. The highest close was $57,229.83 on December 1, 2021, the lowest $46,202.14 on December 17, 2021, and the average over 31 days was $49,263.21. Today's price is 66.9% higher than the December 2021 close.
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- Bitcoin fell 18.8% in US dollars in December 2021, leaving it up 59.7% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −19.9% in AUD to −15.0% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+3.1%), silver (+2.5%) and US stocks (+4.5%).
- It closed higher on 14 days and lower on 17, with an average daily move of 2.38%.
- At the end of the month it was 31.5% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 32.1 → 25.3.
Bitcoin price chart, December 2021
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, December 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | −15.0% |
| ARS | −17.3% |
| PKR | −17.9% |
| JPY | −17.9% |
| NGN | −18.5% |
| CAD | −18.7% |
| EUR | −19.0% |
| BRL | −19.2% |
| INR | −19.4% |
| ZAR | −19.8% |
| GBP | −19.9% |
| AUD | −19.9% |
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, December 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −18.8% |
| Gold | +3.1% |
| Silver | +2.5% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +4.5% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.31% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of December) | +59.7% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 32.1 → 25.3 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1Wed | $57,229.83 | +0.39% | ₹42,95,150 | €50,511 |
| Dec 2Thu | $56,477.82 | −1.31% | ₹42,36,847 | €49,893 |
| Dec 3Fri | $53,598.25 | −5.10% | ₹40,18,984 | €47,408 |
| Dec 4Sat | $49,200.70 | −8.20% | ₹36,89,241 | €43,518 |
| Dec 5Sun | $49,368.85 | +0.34% | ₹37,01,849 | €43,667 |
| Dec 6Mon | $50,582.63 | +2.46% | ₹38,05,533 | €44,745 |
| Dec 7Tue | $50,700.09 | +0.23% | ₹38,22,345 | €44,920 |
| Dec 8Wed | $50,504.80 | −0.39% | ₹38,08,496 | €44,788 |
| Dec 9Thu | $47,672.12 | −5.61% | ₹35,93,682 | €42,018 |
| Dec 10Fri | $47,243.30 | −0.90% | ₹35,71,556 | €41,834 |
| Dec 11Sat | $49,362.51 | +4.49% | ₹37,31,766 | €43,711 |
| Dec 12Sun | $50,098.34 | +1.49% | ₹37,87,394 | €44,362 |
| Dec 13Mon | $46,737.48 | −6.71% | ₹35,38,495 | €41,316 |
| Dec 14Tue | $46,612.63 | −0.27% | ₹35,34,491 | €41,303 |
| Dec 15Wed | $48,896.72 | +4.90% | ₹37,18,459 | €43,420 |
| Dec 16Thu | $47,665.43 | −2.52% | ₹36,32,649 | €42,217 |
| Dec 17Fri | $46,202.14 | −3.07% | ₹35,19,102 | €40,764 |
| Dec 18Sat | $46,848.78 | +1.40% | ₹35,68,354 | €41,335 |
| Dec 19Sun | $46,707.02 | −0.30% | ₹35,57,557 | €41,210 |
| Dec 20Mon | $46,880.28 | +0.37% | ₹35,63,182 | €41,695 |
| Dec 21Tue | $48,936.61 | +4.39% | ₹37,07,374 | €43,392 |
| Dec 22Wed | $48,628.51 | −0.63% | ₹36,80,517 | €43,080 |
| Dec 23Thu | $50,784.54 | +4.43% | ₹38,32,125 | €44,828 |
| Dec 24Fri | $50,822.20 | +0.07% | ₹38,15,090 | €44,866 |
| Dec 25Sat | $50,429.86 | −0.77% | ₹37,85,638 | €44,519 |
| Dec 26Sun | $50,809.52 | +0.75% | ₹38,14,138 | €44,855 |
| Dec 27Mon | $50,640.42 | −0.33% | ₹38,13,983 | €44,721 |
| Dec 28Tue | $47,588.86 | −6.03% | ₹35,68,227 | €42,002 |
| Dec 29Wed | $46,444.71 | −2.40% | ₹34,71,510 | €41,048 |
| Dec 30Thu | $47,178.13 | +1.58% | ₹35,18,087 | €41,531 |
| Dec 31Fri | $46,306.45 | −1.85% | ₹34,46,644 | €40,889 |
How December usually goes for bitcoin
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in December 5 times out of 12, with an average move of +7.1% and a median of −3.2%. Every December since 2014 →
Bitcoin in December 2021: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in December 2021?
Bitcoin traded between $46,202.14 and $57,229.83 per bitcoin (daily closes) in December 2021, averaging $49,263.21. It closed the month at $46,306.45.
How much did bitcoin go down in December 2021?
Bitcoin fell 18.8%, from $57,005.43 to $46,306.45. The biggest daily rise was +4.9% on December 15, 2021 and the biggest fall −8.2% on December 4, 2021.
What was the bitcoin price on December 1, 2021?
Bitcoin closed at $57,229.83 per bitcoin on December 1, 2021, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹42,95,150.
Is December usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in December 5 times out of 12, with an average move of +7.1% and a median of −3.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in December 2021?
Bitcoin fell 19.4% in Indian rupee terms in December 2021, compared with −18.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in December 2021?
No. Bitcoin was −18.8% for the month, against +4.5% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in December 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.31% in December, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −19.0%.
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