Bitcoin Price in May 2025
In May 2025, bitcoin rose 11.1%, from $94,207.31 at the end of April to $104,638.09 per bitcoin on May 31, 2025. The highest close was $111,673.28 on May 22, 2025, the lowest $94,315.98 on May 4, 2025, and the average over 31 days was $103,644.51. Today's price is 26.1% lower than the May 2025 close.
Bitcoin ended May higher. What usually happens in June after a higher May →
- Bitcoin rose 11.1% in US dollars in May 2025, leaving it up 12.0% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from +6.5% in ZAR to +13.1% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−0.9%), silver (+1.1%) and US stocks (+6.3%).
- It closed higher on 17 days and lower on 14, with an average daily move of 1.37%.
- It set 4 record closing highs (daily closes since 2014), the last on 22 May.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 28.4 → 31.8.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the Fed rate decision on 7 May: +6.7% over two sessions.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2025
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, May 2025
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | +13.1% |
| INR | +12.2% |
| ARS | +12.1% |
| JPY | +11.7% |
| CAD | +11.2% |
| PKR | +11.1% |
| BRL | +10.9% |
| EUR | +10.6% |
| AUD | +10.5% |
| NGN | +10.2% |
| GBP | +9.6% |
| ZAR | +6.5% |
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, May 2025
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +11.1% |
| Gold | −0.9% |
| Silver | +1.1% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +6.3% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.21% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of May) | +12.0% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 28.4 → 31.8 |
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 May 2025
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 2 May | Jobs report (April 2025) | — | +0.4% |
| Wed 7 May | Fed rate decision | Rates unchanged (4.25–4.50%) | +6.7% |
| Tue 13 May | CPI inflation (April 2025) | — | +1.3% |
Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 2025
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 1Thu | $96,492.34 | +2.43% | ₹81,72,582 | €85,415 |
| May 2Fri | $96,910.07 | +0.43% | ₹82,07,963 | €85,785 |
| May 3Sat | $95,891.80 | −1.05% | ₹81,21,719 | €84,883 |
| May 4Sun | $94,315.98 | −1.64% | ₹79,72,181 | €83,290 |
| May 5Mon | $94,748.05 | +0.46% | ₹79,79,757 | €83,748 |
| May 6Tue | $96,802.48 | +2.17% | ₹82,08,192 | €85,341 |
| May 7Wed | $97,032.32 | +0.24% | ₹82,30,010 | €85,825 |
| May 8Thu | $103,241.46 | +6.40% | ₹88,87,252 | €91,978 |
| May 9Fri | $102,970.85 | −0.26% | ₹88,63,957 | €91,737 |
| May 10Sat | $104,696.33 | +1.68% | ₹90,12,490 | €93,274 |
| May 11Sun | $104,106.36 | −0.56% | ₹88,91,547 | €92,707 |
| May 12Mon | $102,812.95 | −1.24% | ₹87,35,575 | €92,665 |
| May 13Tue | $104,169.81 | +1.32% | ₹88,60,716 | €93,128 |
| May 14Wed | $103,539.41 | −0.61% | ₹88,51,336 | €92,595 |
| May 15Thu | $103,744.64 | +0.20% | ₹88,64,450 | €92,685 |
| May 16Fri | $103,489.29 | −0.25% | ₹88,42,632 | €92,457 |
| May 17Sat | $103,191.09 | −0.29% | ₹88,17,152 | €92,191 |
| May 18Sun | $106,446.01 | +3.15% | ₹91,01,166 | €95,152 |
| May 19Mon | $105,606.18 | −0.79% | ₹90,15,821 | €94,011 |
| May 20Tue | $106,791.09 | +1.12% | ₹91,34,493 | €94,606 |
| May 21Wed | $109,678.08 | +2.70% | ₹93,88,476 | €96,791 |
| May 22Thu | $111,673.28 | +1.82% | ₹96,01,099 | €98,987 |
| May 23Fri | $107,287.80 | −3.93% | ₹92,24,058 | €95,100 |
| May 24Sat | $107,791.16 | +0.47% | ₹92,67,334 | €95,546 |
| May 25Sun | $109,035.39 | +1.15% | ₹92,89,739 | €95,875 |
| May 26Mon | $109,440.37 | +0.37% | ₹93,19,745 | €96,100 |
| May 27Tue | $108,994.64 | −0.41% | ₹93,03,837 | €96,144 |
| May 28Wed | $107,802.33 | −1.09% | ₹92,04,799 | €95,966 |
| May 29Thu | $105,641.76 | −2.00% | ₹90,17,718 | €92,849 |
| May 30Fri | $103,998.57 | −1.56% | ₹88,77,453 | €91,404 |
| May 31Sat | $104,638.09 | +0.61% | ₹89,32,044 | €91,966 |
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 2025: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2025?
Bitcoin traded between $94,315.98 and $111,673.28 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2025, averaging $103,644.51. It closed the month at $104,638.09.
How much did bitcoin go up in May 2025?
Bitcoin rose 11.1%, from $94,207.31 to $104,638.09. The biggest daily rise was +6.4% on May 8, 2025 and the biggest fall −3.9% on May 23, 2025.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2025?
Bitcoin closed at $96,492.34 per bitcoin on May 1, 2025, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹81,72,582.
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 2025?
Bitcoin rose 12.2% in Indian rupee terms in May 2025, compared with +11.1% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in May 2025?
Yes. Bitcoin was +11.1% for the month, against +6.3% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did bitcoin react to the Fed and US data in May 2025?
Of 3 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the Fed rate decision on 7 May: +6.7%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in May 2025?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.21% in May, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +10.8%.
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