Bitcoin Price in May 2021
In May 2021, bitcoin fell 35.4%, from $57,750.18 at the end of April to $37,332.86 per bitcoin on May 31, 2021. The highest close was $58,803.78 on May 8, 2021, the lowest $34,616.07 on May 29, 2021, and the average over 31 days was $46,443.29. Today's price is 107.0% higher than the May 2021 close.
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- Bitcoin fell 35.4% in US dollars in May 2021, leaving it up 28.7% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −38.0% in ZAR to −29.9% in NGN, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (+7.6%), silver (+8.3%) and US stocks (+0.7%).
- It closed higher on 14 days and lower on 17, with an average daily move of 4.34%.
- At the end of the month it was 41.2% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 32.7 → 19.6.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2021
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, May 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| NGN | −29.9% |
| TRY | −33.0% |
| ARS | −34.6% |
| JPY | −35.0% |
| AUD | −35.1% |
| PKR | −35.5% |
| EUR | −35.9% |
| CAD | −36.5% |
| GBP | −36.6% |
| INR | −36.8% |
| BRL | −36.8% |
| ZAR | −38.0% |
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, May 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −35.4% |
| Gold | +7.6% |
| Silver | +8.3% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +0.7% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.80% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of May) | +28.7% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 32.7 → 19.6 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Sat | $57,828.05 | +0.13% | ₹42,85,394 | €47,685 |
| May 2Sun | $56,631.08 | −2.07% | ₹41,96,068 | €47,083 |
| May 3Mon | $57,200.29 | +1.01% | ₹42,23,527 | €47,425 |
| May 4Tue | $53,333.54 | −6.76% | ₹39,34,890 | €44,390 |
| May 5Wed | $57,424.01 | +7.67% | ₹42,37,857 | €47,823 |
| May 6Thu | $56,396.52 | −1.79% | ₹41,51,641 | €46,730 |
| May 7Fri | $57,356.40 | +1.70% | ₹42,22,303 | €47,526 |
| May 8Sat | $58,803.78 | +2.52% | ₹43,28,852 | €48,725 |
| May 9Sun | $58,232.32 | −0.97% | ₹42,67,864 | €47,844 |
| May 10Mon | $55,859.80 | −4.07% | ₹41,05,695 | €46,012 |
| May 11Tue | $56,704.57 | +1.51% | ₹41,60,704 | €46,691 |
| May 12Wed | $49,150.54 | −13.32% | ₹36,21,490 | €40,692 |
| May 13Thu | $49,716.19 | +1.15% | ₹36,51,401 | €41,165 |
| May 14Fri | $49,880.54 | +0.33% | ₹36,63,471 | €41,301 |
| May 15Sat | $46,760.19 | −6.26% | ₹34,34,297 | €38,717 |
| May 16Sun | $46,456.06 | −0.65% | ₹34,04,249 | €38,233 |
| May 17Mon | $43,537.51 | −6.28% | ₹31,89,980 | €35,814 |
| May 18Tue | $42,909.40 | −1.44% | ₹31,37,887 | €35,104 |
| May 19Wed | $37,002.44 | −13.77% | ₹27,09,426 | €30,398 |
| May 20Thu | $40,782.74 | +10.22% | ₹29,78,033 | €33,360 |
| May 21Fri | $37,304.69 | −8.53% | ₹27,24,059 | €30,515 |
| May 22Sat | $37,536.63 | +0.62% | ₹27,40,996 | €30,705 |
| May 23Sun | $34,770.58 | −7.37% | ₹25,35,116 | €28,540 |
| May 24Mon | $38,705.98 | +11.32% | ₹28,19,212 | €31,689 |
| May 25Tue | $38,402.22 | −0.78% | ₹27,95,870 | €31,352 |
| May 26Wed | $39,294.20 | +2.32% | ₹28,55,608 | €32,229 |
| May 27Thu | $38,436.97 | −2.18% | ₹27,93,714 | €31,522 |
| May 28Fri | $35,697.61 | −7.13% | ₹25,94,609 | €29,276 |
| May 29Sat | $34,616.07 | −3.03% | ₹25,16,000 | €28,389 |
| May 30Sun | $35,678.13 | +3.07% | ₹25,82,865 | €29,267 |
| May 31Mon | $37,332.86 | +4.64% | ₹27,06,154 | €30,520 |
How May usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in May 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.1% and a median of +9.3%. Every May since 2014 →
Bitcoin in May 2021: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2021?
Bitcoin traded between $34,616.07 and $58,803.78 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2021, averaging $46,443.29. It closed the month at $37,332.86.
How much did bitcoin go down in May 2021?
Bitcoin fell 35.4%, from $57,750.18 to $37,332.86. The biggest daily rise was +11.3% on May 24, 2021 and the biggest fall −13.8% on May 19, 2021.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2021?
Bitcoin closed at $57,828.05 per bitcoin on May 1, 2021, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹42,85,394.
Is May usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in May 6 times out of 11, with an average move of +9.1% and a median of +9.3%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in May 2021?
Bitcoin fell 36.8% in Indian rupee terms in May 2021, compared with −35.4% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in May 2021?
No. Bitcoin was −35.4% for the month, against +0.7% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in May 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.80% in May, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −35.9%.
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