Bitcoin Price in October 2023
In October 2023, bitcoin rose 28.6%, from $26,967.92 at the end of September to $34,667.78 per bitcoin on October 31, 2023. The highest close was $34,667.78 on October 31, 2023, the lowest $26,756.80 on October 12, 2023, and the average over 31 days was $29,755.90. Today's price is 122.9% higher than the October 2023 close.
Bitcoin ended October higher. What usually happens in November after a higher October →
- Bitcoin rose 28.6% in US dollars in October 2023, leaving it up 109.5% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +25.5% in PKR to +32.3% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (+6.9%), silver (+2.7%) and US stocks (−2.1%).
- It closed higher on 17 days and lower on 14, with an average daily move of 1.50%.
- At the end of the month it was 48.7% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 14.5 → 17.4.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the Jobs report (September 2023) on 6 October: +1.9% that day.
Bitcoin price chart, October 2023
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, October 2023
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +32.3% |
| CAD | +31.8% |
| NGN | +29.9% |
| AUD | +29.7% |
| GBP | +29.0% |
| BRL | +28.9% |
| INR | +28.7% |
| ARS | +28.5% |
| JPY | +28.4% |
| EUR | +27.9% |
| ZAR | +27.6% |
| PKR | +25.5% |
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 2023
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +28.6% |
| Gold | +6.9% |
| Silver | +2.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −2.1% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | −0.04% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of October) | +109.5% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 14.5 → 17.4 |
Month-end to month-end. US CPI is the official monthly index (not seasonally adjusted), published the following month.
The Fed and US Data in October 2023
Scheduled US releases this month and how bitcoin moved. For Fed decisions the move covers two sessions, because the statement comes after the gold futures settle.
| Date | Release | Result | Bitcoin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 6 Oct | Jobs report (September 2023) | — | +1.9% |
| Thu 12 Oct | CPI inflation (September 2023) | — | −0.4% |
Key Events in October 2023
- Saturday, October 7Hamas launches attacks on Israel, starting the Gaza war. SourceBitcoin: +0.1% that day
Daily Bitcoin Prices, October 2023
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 1Sun | $27,983.75 | +3.77% | ₹23,23,625 | €26,487 |
| Oct 2Mon | $27,530.79 | −1.62% | ₹22,94,950 | €26,267 |
| Oct 3Tue | $27,429.98 | −0.37% | ₹22,82,992 | €26,193 |
| Oct 4Wed | $27,799.39 | +1.35% | ₹23,19,854 | €26,457 |
| Oct 5Thu | $27,415.91 | −1.38% | ₹22,81,687 | €25,996 |
| Oct 6Fri | $27,946.60 | +1.94% | ₹23,25,853 | €26,499 |
| Oct 7Sat | $27,968.84 | +0.08% | ₹23,27,704 | €26,520 |
| Oct 8Sun | $27,935.09 | −0.12% | ₹23,22,093 | €26,435 |
| Oct 9Mon | $27,583.68 | −1.26% | ₹22,96,901 | €26,075 |
| Oct 10Tue | $27,391.02 | −0.70% | ₹22,80,311 | €25,830 |
| Oct 11Wed | $26,873.32 | −1.89% | ₹22,36,344 | €25,293 |
| Oct 12Thu | $26,756.80 | −0.43% | ₹22,27,835 | €25,395 |
| Oct 13Fri | $26,862.38 | +0.39% | ₹22,36,626 | €25,495 |
| Oct 14Sat | $26,861.71 | 0.00% | ₹22,36,570 | €25,494 |
| Oct 15Sun | $27,159.65 | +1.11% | ₹22,61,918 | €25,813 |
| Oct 16Mon | $28,519.47 | +5.01% | ₹23,72,805 | €27,022 |
| Oct 17Tue | $28,415.75 | −0.36% | ₹23,66,017 | €26,876 |
| Oct 18Wed | $28,328.34 | −0.31% | ₹23,58,861 | €26,881 |
| Oct 19Thu | $28,719.81 | +1.38% | ₹23,87,256 | €27,129 |
| Oct 20Fri | $29,682.95 | +3.35% | ₹24,67,315 | €28,039 |
| Oct 21Sat | $29,918.41 | +0.79% | ₹24,86,887 | €28,261 |
| Oct 22Sun | $29,993.90 | +0.25% | ₹24,94,286 | €28,323 |
| Oct 23Mon | $33,086.23 | +10.31% | ₹27,47,130 | €31,008 |
| Oct 24Tue | $33,901.53 | +2.46% | ₹28,13,413 | €31,996 |
| Oct 25Wed | $34,502.82 | +1.77% | ₹28,69,634 | €32,650 |
| Oct 26Thu | $34,156.65 | −1.00% | ₹28,44,651 | €32,333 |
| Oct 27Fri | $33,909.80 | −0.72% | ₹28,24,093 | €32,099 |
| Oct 28Sat | $34,089.57 | +0.53% | ₹28,39,065 | €32,269 |
| Oct 29Sun | $34,538.48 | +1.32% | ₹28,76,451 | €32,694 |
| Oct 30Mon | $34,502.36 | −0.10% | ₹28,77,959 | €32,663 |
| Oct 31Tue | $34,667.78 | +0.48% | ₹28,87,705 | €32,661 |
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 2023: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in October 2023?
Bitcoin traded between $26,756.80 and $34,667.78 per bitcoin (daily closes) in October 2023, averaging $29,755.90. It closed the month at $34,667.78.
How much did bitcoin go up in October 2023?
Bitcoin rose 28.6%, from $26,967.92 to $34,667.78. The biggest daily rise was +10.3% on October 23, 2023 and the biggest fall −1.9% on October 11, 2023.
What was the bitcoin price on October 1, 2023?
Bitcoin closed at $27,983.75 per bitcoin on October 1, 2023, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹23,23,625.
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 2023?
Bitcoin rose 28.7% in Indian rupee terms in October 2023, compared with +28.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in October 2023?
Yes. Bitcoin was +28.6% for the month, against −2.1% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did bitcoin react to the Fed and US data in October 2023?
Of 2 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the Jobs report (September 2023) on 6 October: +1.9%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in October 2023?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed −0.04% in October, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +28.6%.
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