Bitcoin Price in March 2026
In March 2026, bitcoin rose 1.8%, from $66,995.86 at the end of February to $68,233.31 per bitcoin on March 31, 2026. The highest close was $74,861.09 on March 16, 2026, the lowest $65,738.10 on March 1, 2026, and the average over 31 days was $69,478.45. Today's price is 13.3% higher than the March 2026 close.
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- Bitcoin rose 1.8% in US dollars in March 2026, leaving it down 22.0% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from 0.0% in ARS to +7.9% in ZAR, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did better than gold (−11.4%), silver (−19.4%) and US stocks (−5.0%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 16, with an average daily move of 2.09%.
- At the end of the month it was 45.3% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 12.8 → 14.7.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the Fed rate decision and projections on 18 March: −5.4% over two sessions.
Bitcoin price chart, March 2026
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, March 2026
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| ZAR | +7.9% |
| INR | +4.6% |
| AUD | +4.5% |
| NGN | +4.1% |
| EUR | +3.9% |
| GBP | +3.8% |
| JPY | +3.6% |
| CAD | +3.5% |
| TRY | +3.0% |
| BRL | +3.0% |
| PKR | +1.7% |
| ARS | 0.0% |
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, March 2026
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +1.8% |
| Gold | −11.4% |
| Silver | −19.4% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | −5.0% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +1.05% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of March) | −22.0% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 12.8 → 14.7 |
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 March 2026
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 Mar | Jobs report (February 2026) | — | −3.8% |
| Wed 11 Mar | CPI inflation (February 2026) | — | +0.4% |
| Wed 18 Mar | Fed rate decision + projections | Rates unchanged (3.50–3.75%) | −5.4% |
Daily Bitcoin Prices, March 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1Sun | $65,738.10 | −1.88% | ₹59,82,654 | €55,693 |
| Mar 2Mon | $68,775.85 | +4.62% | ₹62,64,077 | €58,487 |
| Mar 3Tue | $68,293.65 | −0.70% | ₹62,53,199 | €58,384 |
| Mar 4Wed | $72,710.58 | +6.47% | ₹66,89,998 | €62,618 |
| Mar 5Thu | $70,841.13 | −2.57% | ₹65,26,097 | €60,881 |
| Mar 6Fri | $68,136.49 | −3.82% | ₹62,54,037 | €58,700 |
| Mar 7Sat | $67,272.59 | −1.27% | ₹61,74,743 | €57,955 |
| Mar 8Sun | $65,969.78 | −1.94% | ₹60,55,162 | €56,833 |
| Mar 9Mon | $68,402.38 | +3.69% | ₹62,88,655 | €59,360 |
| Mar 10Tue | $69,926.92 | +2.23% | ₹63,78,783 | €60,193 |
| Mar 11Wed | $70,204.88 | +0.40% | ₹64,70,440 | €60,460 |
| Mar 12Thu | $70,493.46 | +0.41% | ₹65,01,527 | €61,068 |
| Mar 13Fri | $70,968.27 | +0.67% | ₹65,56,751 | €61,593 |
| Mar 14Sat | $71,214.63 | +0.35% | ₹65,79,512 | €61,807 |
| Mar 15Sun | $72,789.91 | +2.21% | ₹67,25,053 | €63,174 |
| Mar 16Mon | $74,861.09 | +2.85% | ₹69,29,412 | €65,466 |
| Mar 17Tue | $73,922.48 | −1.25% | ₹68,21,766 | €64,283 |
| Mar 18Wed | $71,245.58 | −3.62% | ₹65,82,472 | €61,741 |
| Mar 19Thu | $69,912.79 | −1.87% | ₹65,19,130 | €60,985 |
| Mar 20Fri | $70,522.59 | +0.87% | ₹65,64,404 | €60,910 |
| Mar 21Sat | $68,711.52 | −2.57% | ₹63,95,827 | €59,346 |
| Mar 22Sun | $67,845.21 | −1.26% | ₹63,15,188 | €58,598 |
| Mar 23Mon | $70,914.86 | +4.52% | ₹66,58,572 | €61,341 |
| Mar 24Tue | $70,517.86 | −0.56% | ₹65,75,346 | €60,751 |
| Mar 25Wed | $71,309.88 | +1.12% | ₹67,24,501 | €61,398 |
| Mar 26Thu | $68,791.63 | −3.53% | ₹65,14,134 | €59,498 |
| Mar 27Fri | $66,338.38 | −3.57% | ₹62,56,339 | €57,509 |
| Mar 28Sat | $66,319.70 | −0.03% | ₹62,54,577 | €57,493 |
| Mar 29Sun | $65,954.92 | −0.55% | ₹62,51,326 | €57,394 |
| Mar 30Mon | $66,691.45 | +1.12% | ₹62,92,731 | €58,195 |
| Mar 31Tue | $68,233.31 | +2.31% | ₹63,78,743 | €58,954 |
How March usually goes for bitcoin
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in March 5 times out of 11, with an average move of +0.4% and a median of −2.2%. Every March since 2014 →
Bitcoin in March 2026: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in March 2026?
Bitcoin traded between $65,738.10 and $74,861.09 per bitcoin (daily closes) in March 2026, averaging $69,478.45. It closed the month at $68,233.31.
How much did bitcoin go up in March 2026?
Bitcoin rose 1.8%, from $66,995.86 to $68,233.31. The biggest daily rise was +6.5% on March 4, 2026 and the biggest fall −3.8% on March 6, 2026.
What was the bitcoin price on March 1, 2026?
Bitcoin closed at $65,738.10 per bitcoin on March 1, 2026, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹59,82,654.
Is March usually a good month for bitcoin?
In the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, bitcoin rose in March 5 times out of 11, with an average move of +0.4% and a median of −2.2%. Past seasonal patterns are not a reliable guide to any single year.
How much did bitcoin change in rupees in March 2026?
Bitcoin rose 4.6% in Indian rupee terms in March 2026, compared with +1.8% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in March 2026?
Yes. Bitcoin was +1.8% for the month, against −5.0% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did bitcoin react to the Fed and US data in March 2026?
Of 3 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the Fed rate decision + projections on 18 March: −5.4%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in March 2026?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +1.05% in March, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about +0.8%.
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