Bitcoin Price in January 2021
In January 2021, bitcoin rose 14.2%, from $29,001.72 at the end of December to $33,114.36 per bitcoin on January 31, 2021. The highest close was $40,797.61 on January 8, 2021, the lowest $29,374.15 on January 1, 2021, and the average over 31 days was $34,761.65. Today's price is 135.2% higher than the January 2021 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 14.2% in US dollars in January 2021.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +13.4% in GBP to +19.6% in BRL, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−2.5%), silver (+2.2%) and US stocks (−1.0%).
- It closed higher on 16 days and lower on 15, with an average daily move of 4.35%.
- It set 7 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 8 January.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 15.3 → 17.9.
Bitcoin price chart, January 2021
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, January 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| BRL | +19.6% |
| ZAR | +18.4% |
| ARS | +18.2% |
| EUR | +15.9% |
| JPY | +15.5% |
| CAD | +14.9% |
| AUD | +14.5% |
| PKR | +14.4% |
| NGN | +14.2% |
| INR | +13.9% |
| TRY | +13.7% |
| GBP | +13.4% |
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, January 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +14.2% |
| Gold | −2.5% |
| Silver | +2.2% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −1.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.43% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 15.3 → 17.9 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1Fri | $29,374.15 | +1.28% | ₹21,46,933 | €24,116 |
| Jan 2Sat | $32,127.27 | +9.37% | ₹23,48,156 | €26,376 |
| Jan 3Sun | $32,782.02 | +2.04% | ₹23,96,012 | €26,914 |
| Jan 4Mon | $31,971.91 | −2.47% | ₹23,36,891 | €26,099 |
| Jan 5Tue | $33,992.43 | +6.32% | ₹24,92,325 | €27,745 |
| Jan 6Wed | $36,824.36 | +8.33% | ₹27,01,980 | €29,938 |
| Jan 7Thu | $39,371.04 | +6.92% | ₹28,88,260 | €31,902 |
| Jan 8Fri | $40,797.61 | +3.62% | ₹29,96,421 | €33,246 |
| Jan 9Sat | $40,254.55 | −1.33% | ₹29,56,535 | €32,803 |
| Jan 10Sun | $38,356.44 | −4.72% | ₹28,17,127 | €31,257 |
| Jan 11Mon | $35,566.66 | −7.27% | ₹26,09,646 | €29,186 |
| Jan 12Tue | $33,922.96 | −4.62% | ₹24,93,796 | €27,895 |
| Jan 13Wed | $37,316.36 | +10.00% | ₹27,30,251 | €30,566 |
| Jan 14Thu | $39,187.33 | +5.01% | ₹28,67,333 | €32,220 |
| Jan 15Fri | $36,825.37 | −6.03% | ₹26,91,478 | €30,307 |
| Jan 16Sat | $36,178.14 | −1.76% | ₹26,44,173 | €29,775 |
| Jan 17Sun | $35,791.28 | −1.07% | ₹26,15,899 | €29,456 |
| Jan 18Mon | $36,630.07 | +2.34% | ₹26,79,820 | €30,352 |
| Jan 19Tue | $36,069.80 | −1.53% | ₹26,39,902 | €29,866 |
| Jan 20Wed | $35,547.75 | −1.45% | ₹26,01,807 | €29,284 |
| Jan 21Thu | $30,825.70 | −13.28% | ₹22,47,529 | €25,444 |
| Jan 22Fri | $33,005.76 | +7.07% | ₹24,07,932 | €27,127 |
| Jan 23Sat | $32,067.64 | −2.84% | ₹23,39,492 | €26,356 |
| Jan 24Sun | $32,289.38 | +0.69% | ₹23,55,668 | €26,539 |
| Jan 25Mon | $32,366.39 | +0.24% | ₹23,62,614 | €26,595 |
| Jan 26Tue | $32,569.85 | +0.63% | ₹23,76,622 | €26,815 |
| Jan 27Wed | $30,432.55 | −6.56% | ₹22,19,141 | €25,022 |
| Jan 28Thu | $33,466.10 | +9.97% | ₹24,44,267 | €27,646 |
| Jan 29Fri | $34,316.39 | +2.54% | ₹25,02,996 | €28,314 |
| Jan 30Sat | $34,269.52 | −0.14% | ₹24,99,578 | €28,276 |
| Jan 31Sun | $33,114.36 | −3.37% | ₹24,15,322 | €27,323 |
How January usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in January 6 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.3% and a median of +0.7%. Every January since 2014 →
Bitcoin in January 2021: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in January 2021?
Bitcoin traded between $29,374.15 and $40,797.61 per bitcoin (daily closes) in January 2021, averaging $34,761.65. It closed the month at $33,114.36.
How much did bitcoin go up in January 2021?
Bitcoin rose 14.2%, from $29,001.72 to $33,114.36. The biggest daily rise was +10.0% on January 13, 2021 and the biggest fall −13.3% on January 21, 2021.
What was the bitcoin price on January 1, 2021?
Bitcoin closed at $29,374.15 per bitcoin on January 1, 2021, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹21,46,933.
Is January usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in January 6 times out of 11, with an average move of −0.3% and a median of +0.7%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in January 2021?
Bitcoin rose 13.9% in Indian rupee terms in January 2021, compared with +14.2% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in January 2021?
Yes. Bitcoin was +14.2% for the month, against −1.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in January 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.43% in January, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +13.7%.
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