Bitcoin Price in October 2021
In October 2021, bitcoin rose 40.0%, from $43,790.89 at the end of September to $61,318.96 per bitcoin on October 31, 2021. The highest close was $65,992.84 on October 20, 2021, the lowest $47,711.49 on October 2, 2021, and the average over 31 days was $57,911.97. Today's price is 26.3% higher than the October 2021 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 40.0% in US dollars in October 2021, leaving it up 111.4% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +34.4% in AUD to +50.1% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+1.5%), silver (+8.7%) and US stocks (+7.0%).
- It closed higher on 18 days and lower on 13, with an average daily move of 2.80%.
- It set 2 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 20 October.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 24.9 → 34.4.
Bitcoin price chart, October 2021
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, October 2021
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +50.1% |
| BRL | +45.3% |
| JPY | +42.7% |
| ARS | +41.3% |
| PKR | +41.2% |
| INR | +41.1% |
| ZAR | +40.4% |
| NGN | +39.8% |
| EUR | +38.7% |
| GBP | +36.7% |
| CAD | +36.3% |
| AUD | +34.4% |
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, October 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +40.0% |
| Gold | +1.5% |
| Silver | +8.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +7.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.83% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of October) | +111.4% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 24.9 → 34.4 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Key Events in October 2021
- Tuesday, October 19ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO), the first US bitcoin futures ETF, begins trading on the NYSE. SourceBitcoin: +3.6% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1Fri | $48,116.94 | +9.88% | ₹35,72,895 | €41,573 |
| Oct 2Sat | $47,711.49 | −0.84% | ₹35,42,788 | €41,223 |
| Oct 3Sun | $48,199.95 | +1.02% | ₹35,74,128 | €41,524 |
| Oct 4Mon | $49,112.90 | +1.89% | ₹36,62,487 | €42,271 |
| Oct 5Tue | $51,514.81 | +4.89% | ₹38,41,109 | €44,426 |
| Oct 6Wed | $55,361.45 | +7.47% | ₹41,38,822 | €47,910 |
| Oct 7Thu | $53,805.98 | −2.81% | ₹40,26,302 | €46,548 |
| Oct 8Fri | $53,967.85 | +0.30% | ₹40,38,414 | €46,688 |
| Oct 9Sat | $54,968.22 | +1.85% | ₹41,13,272 | €47,553 |
| Oct 10Sun | $54,771.58 | −0.36% | ₹41,24,618 | €47,356 |
| Oct 11Mon | $57,484.79 | +4.95% | ₹43,34,503 | €49,753 |
| Oct 12Tue | $56,041.06 | −2.51% | ₹42,30,198 | €48,588 |
| Oct 13Wed | $57,401.10 | +2.43% | ₹43,22,664 | €49,485 |
| Oct 14Thu | $57,321.52 | −0.14% | ₹42,98,828 | €49,451 |
| Oct 15Fri | $61,593.95 | +7.45% | ₹46,19,238 | €53,137 |
| Oct 16Sat | $60,892.18 | −1.14% | ₹45,66,609 | €52,532 |
| Oct 17Sun | $61,553.62 | +1.09% | ₹46,16,884 | €53,078 |
| Oct 18Mon | $62,026.08 | +0.77% | ₹46,66,563 | €53,404 |
| Oct 19Tue | $64,261.99 | +3.60% | ₹48,27,367 | €55,246 |
| Oct 20Wed | $65,992.84 | +2.69% | ₹49,36,871 | €56,622 |
| Oct 21Thu | $62,210.17 | −5.73% | ₹46,57,389 | €53,513 |
| Oct 22Fri | $60,692.27 | −2.44% | ₹45,43,751 | €52,207 |
| Oct 23Sat | $61,393.62 | +1.16% | ₹45,96,258 | €52,811 |
| Oct 24Sun | $60,930.84 | −0.75% | ₹45,69,429 | €52,346 |
| Oct 25Mon | $63,039.82 | +3.46% | ₹47,33,654 | €54,290 |
| Oct 26Tue | $60,363.79 | −4.24% | ₹45,20,578 | €52,046 |
| Oct 27Wed | $58,482.39 | −3.12% | ₹43,89,103 | €50,418 |
| Oct 28Thu | $60,622.14 | +3.66% | ₹45,34,366 | €51,886 |
| Oct 29Fri | $62,227.96 | +2.65% | ₹46,54,478 | €53,261 |
| Oct 30Sat | $61,888.83 | −0.54% | ₹46,29,111 | €52,971 |
| Oct 31Sun | $61,318.96 | −0.92% | ₹45,86,486 | €52,483 |
How October usually goes for bitcoin
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in October 9 times out of 12, with an average move of +16.6% and a median of +12.9%. Every October since 2014 →
Bitcoin in October 2021: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in October 2021?
Bitcoin traded between $47,711.49 and $65,992.84 per bitcoin (daily closes) in October 2021, averaging $57,911.97. It closed the month at $61,318.96.
How much did bitcoin go up in October 2021?
Bitcoin rose 40.0%, from $43,790.89 to $61,318.96. The biggest daily rise was +9.9% on October 1, 2021 and the biggest fall −5.7% on October 21, 2021.
What was the bitcoin price on October 1, 2021?
Bitcoin closed at $48,116.94 per bitcoin on October 1, 2021, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹35,72,895.
Is October usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, bitcoin rose in October 9 times out of 12, with an average move of +16.6% and a median of +12.9%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in October 2021?
Bitcoin rose 41.1% in Indian rupee terms in October 2021, compared with +40.0% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in October 2021?
Yes. Bitcoin was +40.0% for the month, against +7.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in October 2021?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.83% in October, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +38.9%.
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