Bitcoin Price in February 2021
In February 2021, bitcoin rose 36.3%, from $33,114.36 at the end of January to $45,137.77 per bitcoin on February 28, 2021. The highest close was $57,539.95 on February 21, 2021, the lowest $33,537.18 on February 1, 2021, and the average over 28 days was $46,306.80. Today's price is 71.2% higher than the February 2021 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 36.3% in US dollars in February 2021, leaving it up 55.6% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +32.8% in AUD to +40.3% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−6.4%), silver (−1.9%) and US stocks (+2.8%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 13, with an average daily move of 3.75%.
- It set 9 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 21 February.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 17.9 → 26.1.
Bitcoin price chart, February 2021
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, February 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | +40.3% |
| JPY | +39.0% |
| BRL | +38.6% |
| NGN | +38.3% |
| INR | +36.7% |
| TRY | +35.9% |
| EUR | +35.8% |
| ZAR | +34.6% |
| CAD | +34.0% |
| GBP | +33.6% |
| PKR | +33.5% |
| AUD | +32.8% |
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, February 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +36.3% |
| Gold | −6.4% |
| Silver | −1.9% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +2.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.55% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of February) | +55.6% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 17.9 → 26.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in February 2021
- Monday, February 8Tesla discloses a $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase. SourceBitcoin: +18.7% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, February 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1Mon | $33,537.18 | +1.28% | ₹24,45,081 | €27,661 |
| Feb 2Tue | $35,510.29 | +5.88% | ₹25,96,505 | €29,424 |
| Feb 3Wed | $37,472.09 | +5.52% | ₹27,32,326 | €31,124 |
| Feb 4Thu | $36,926.07 | −1.46% | ₹26,90,359 | €30,663 |
| Feb 5Fri | $38,144.31 | +3.30% | ₹27,82,463 | €31,877 |
| Feb 6Sat | $39,266.01 | +2.94% | ₹28,64,287 | €32,815 |
| Feb 7Sun | $38,903.44 | −0.92% | ₹28,37,839 | €32,512 |
| Feb 8Mon | $46,196.46 | +18.75% | ₹33,62,400 | €38,343 |
| Feb 9Tue | $46,481.11 | +0.62% | ₹33,89,862 | €38,561 |
| Feb 10Wed | $44,918.18 | −3.36% | ₹32,72,510 | €37,062 |
| Feb 11Thu | $47,909.33 | +6.66% | ₹34,88,149 | €39,525 |
| Feb 12Fri | $47,504.85 | −0.84% | ₹34,54,054 | €39,158 |
| Feb 13Sat | $47,105.52 | −0.84% | ₹34,25,018 | €38,829 |
| Feb 14Sun | $48,717.29 | +3.42% | ₹35,42,210 | €40,158 |
| Feb 15Mon | $47,945.06 | −1.59% | ₹34,80,562 | €39,550 |
| Feb 16Tue | $49,199.87 | +2.62% | ₹35,73,815 | €40,555 |
| Feb 17Wed | $52,149.01 | +5.99% | ₹38,03,488 | €43,127 |
| Feb 18Thu | $51,679.80 | −0.90% | ₹37,62,150 | €42,894 |
| Feb 19Fri | $55,888.13 | +8.14% | ₹40,57,780 | €46,219 |
| Feb 20Sat | $56,099.52 | +0.38% | ₹40,73,128 | €46,394 |
| Feb 21Sun | $57,539.95 | +2.57% | ₹41,77,711 | €47,586 |
| Feb 22Mon | $54,207.32 | −5.79% | ₹39,32,904 | €44,699 |
| Feb 23Tue | $48,824.43 | −9.93% | ₹35,37,037 | €40,129 |
| Feb 24Wed | $49,705.33 | +1.80% | ₹35,97,523 | €40,903 |
| Feb 25Thu | $47,093.85 | −5.25% | ₹34,09,595 | €38,692 |
| Feb 26Fri | $46,339.76 | −1.60% | ₹33,89,795 | €38,105 |
| Feb 27Sat | $46,188.45 | −0.33% | ₹33,78,727 | €37,981 |
| Feb 28Sun | $45,137.77 | −2.27% | ₹33,01,868 | €37,117 |
How February usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in February 9 times out of 11, with an average move of +12.5% and a median of +12.2%. Every February since 2014 →
Bitcoin in February 2021: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in February 2021?
Bitcoin traded between $33,537.18 and $57,539.95 per bitcoin (daily closes) in February 2021, averaging $46,306.80. It closed the month at $45,137.77.
How much did bitcoin go up in February 2021?
Bitcoin rose 36.3%, from $33,114.36 to $45,137.77. The biggest daily rise was +18.7% on February 8, 2021 and the biggest fall −9.9% on February 23, 2021.
What was the bitcoin price on February 1, 2021?
Bitcoin closed at $33,537.18 per bitcoin on February 1, 2021, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹24,45,081.
Is February usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in February 9 times out of 11, with an average move of +12.5% and a median of +12.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in February 2021?
Bitcoin rose 36.7% in Indian rupee terms in February 2021, compared with +36.3% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in February 2021?
Yes. Bitcoin was +36.3% for the month, against +2.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in February 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.55% in February, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +35.6%.
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