Bitcoin Price in December 2022
In December 2022, bitcoin fell 3.6%, from $17,168.57 at the end of November to $16,547.50 per bitcoin on December 31, 2022. The highest close was $17,815.65 on December 14, 2022, the lowest $16,439.68 on December 19, 2022, and the average over 31 days was $16,949.61. Today's price is 367.0% higher than the December 2022 close.
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- Bitcoin fell 3.6% in US dollars in December 2022, leaving it down 64.3% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −7.7% in JPY to +2.1% in ARS, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than US stocks (−5.8%), and worse than gold (+4.6%) and silver (+10.7%).
- It closed higher on 13 days and lower on 18, with an average daily move of 1.03%.
- At the end of the month it was 75.5% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 9.8 → 9.1.
Bitcoin price chart, December 2022
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, December 2022
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ARS | +2.1% |
| INR | −2.2% |
| PKR | −2.5% |
| NGN | −2.8% |
| TRY | −3.3% |
| BRL | −3.3% |
| CAD | −3.8% |
| ZAR | −3.9% |
| GBP | −4.5% |
| AUD | −4.8% |
| EUR | −6.7% |
| JPY | −7.7% |
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 2022
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −3.6% |
| Gold | +4.6% |
| Silver | +10.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −5.8% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.31% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of December) | −64.3% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 9.8 → 9.1 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
Daily Bitcoin Prices, December 2022
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 1Thu | $16,967.13 | −1.17% | ₹13,79,518 | €16,275 |
| Dec 2Fri | $17,088.66 | +0.72% | ₹13,86,953 | €16,231 |
| Dec 3Sat | $16,908.24 | −1.06% | ₹13,72,310 | €16,059 |
| Dec 4Sun | $17,130.49 | +1.31% | ₹13,90,348 | €16,271 |
| Dec 5Mon | $16,974.83 | −0.91% | ₹13,82,133 | €16,099 |
| Dec 6Tue | $17,089.50 | +0.68% | ₹13,99,613 | €16,281 |
| Dec 7Wed | $16,848.13 | −1.41% | ₹13,87,817 | €16,093 |
| Dec 8Thu | $17,233.47 | +2.29% | ₹14,17,514 | €16,392 |
| Dec 9Fri | $17,133.15 | −0.58% | ₹14,09,702 | €16,225 |
| Dec 10Sat | $17,128.72 | −0.03% | ₹14,09,338 | €16,221 |
| Dec 11Sun | $17,104.19 | −0.14% | ₹14,07,319 | €16,198 |
| Dec 12Mon | $17,206.44 | +0.60% | ₹14,18,034 | €16,353 |
| Dec 13Tue | $17,781.32 | +3.34% | ₹14,69,532 | €16,867 |
| Dec 14Wed | $17,815.65 | +0.19% | ₹14,68,054 | €16,765 |
| Dec 15Thu | $17,364.87 | −2.53% | ₹14,32,740 | €16,264 |
| Dec 16Fri | $16,647.48 | −4.13% | ₹13,79,376 | €15,645 |
| Dec 17Sat | $16,795.09 | +0.89% | ₹13,91,606 | €15,784 |
| Dec 18Sun | $16,757.98 | −0.22% | ₹13,88,531 | €15,749 |
| Dec 19Mon | $16,439.68 | −1.90% | ₹13,59,989 | €15,531 |
| Dec 20Tue | $16,906.30 | +2.84% | ₹13,96,155 | €15,927 |
| Dec 21Wed | $16,817.54 | −0.53% | ₹13,89,749 | €15,825 |
| Dec 22Thu | $16,830.34 | +0.08% | ₹13,94,875 | €15,863 |
| Dec 23Fri | $16,796.95 | −0.20% | ₹13,92,046 | €15,841 |
| Dec 24Sat | $16,847.76 | +0.30% | ₹13,96,256 | €15,889 |
| Dec 25Sun | $16,841.99 | −0.03% | ₹13,95,778 | €15,884 |
| Dec 26Mon | $16,919.80 | +0.46% | ₹13,97,645 | €15,861 |
| Dec 27Tue | $16,717.17 | −1.20% | ₹13,85,902 | €15,711 |
| Dec 28Wed | $16,552.57 | −0.98% | ₹13,70,157 | €15,561 |
| Dec 29Thu | $16,642.34 | +0.54% | ₹13,78,851 | €15,657 |
| Dec 30Fri | $16,602.59 | −0.24% | ₹13,75,277 | €15,573 |
| Dec 31Sat | $16,547.50 | −0.33% | ₹13,70,713 | €15,522 |
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 2022: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in December 2022?
Bitcoin traded between $16,439.68 and $17,815.65 per bitcoin (daily closes) in December 2022, averaging $16,949.61. It closed the month at $16,547.50.
How much did bitcoin go down in December 2022?
Bitcoin fell 3.6%, from $17,168.57 to $16,547.50. The biggest daily rise was +3.3% on December 13, 2022 and the biggest fall −4.1% on December 16, 2022.
What was the bitcoin price on December 1, 2022?
Bitcoin closed at $16,967.13 per bitcoin on December 1, 2022, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹13,79,518.
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 2022?
Bitcoin fell 2.2% in Indian rupee terms in December 2022, compared with −3.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in December 2022?
Yes. Bitcoin was −3.6% for the month, against −5.8% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in December 2022?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.31% in December, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −3.3%.
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