Bitcoin Price in May 2026
In May 2026, bitcoin fell 3.6%, from $76,304.32 at the end of April to $73,579.69 per bitcoin on May 31, 2026. The highest close was $82,138.93 on May 10, 2026, the lowest $73,372.52 on May 29, 2026, and the average over 31 days was $77,976.01. Today's price is 5.1% higher than the May 2026 close.
Bitcoin ended May lower. What usually happens in June after a lower May →
- Bitcoin fell 3.6% in US dollars in May 2026, leaving it down 15.9% for the year to date.
- Measured in other currencies, the change ranged from −6.1% in ZAR to −2.0% in TRY, because exchange rates moved too.
- It did worse than gold (−0.8%), silver (+2.8%) and US stocks (+5.3%).
- It closed higher on 15 days and lower on 16, with an average daily move of 1.11%.
- At the end of the month it was 41.0% below its highest close since 2014.
- Bitcoin in ounces of gold: 16.5 → 16.0.
- The biggest reaction to a scheduled US release was to the CPI inflation (April 2026) on 12 May: −1.5% that day.
Bitcoin price chart, May 2026
US dollars per bitcoin · daily closeBitcoin in other currencies, May 2026
| Currency | Change in the month |
|---|---|
| TRY | −2.0% |
| CAD | −2.0% |
| JPY | −2.1% |
| ARS | −2.1% |
| BRL | −2.2% |
| GBP | −2.5% |
| EUR | −2.9% |
| PKR | −3.3% |
| AUD | −3.3% |
| INR | −3.3% |
| NGN | −3.8% |
| ZAR | −6.1% |
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 2026
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | −3.6% |
| Gold | −0.8% |
| Silver | +2.8% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +5.3% |
| US inflation (CPI, month) | +0.63% |
| Bitcoin, year to date (end of May) | −15.9% |
| Bitcoin in ounces of gold | 16.5 → 16.0 |
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 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 8 May | Jobs report (April 2026) | — | +0.2% |
| Tue 12 May | CPI inflation (April 2026) | — | −1.5% |
Daily Bitcoin Prices, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1Fri | $78,179.00 | +2.46% | ₹74,08,172 | €66,655 |
| May 2Sat | $78,657.25 | +0.61% | ₹74,53,490 | €67,063 |
| May 3Sun | $78,538.23 | −0.15% | ₹74,53,513 | €66,977 |
| May 4Mon | $79,827.91 | +1.64% | ₹76,04,358 | €68,277 |
| May 5Tue | $80,927.05 | +1.38% | ₹77,02,880 | €69,079 |
| May 6Wed | $81,427.53 | +0.62% | ₹77,03,696 | €69,311 |
| May 7Thu | $80,009.99 | −1.74% | ₹75,41,182 | €68,201 |
| May 8Fri | $80,186.77 | +0.22% | ₹75,57,843 | €68,351 |
| May 9Sat | $80,664.37 | +0.60% | ₹76,02,859 | €68,758 |
| May 10Sun | $82,138.93 | +1.83% | ₹77,55,993 | €69,793 |
| May 11Mon | $81,728.30 | −0.50% | ₹77,96,177 | €69,379 |
| May 12Tue | $80,477.49 | −1.53% | ₹76,96,304 | €68,575 |
| May 13Wed | $79,277.12 | −1.49% | ₹75,86,487 | €67,663 |
| May 14Thu | $81,051.25 | +2.24% | ₹77,57,407 | €69,501 |
| May 15Fri | $79,065.68 | −2.45% | ₹75,67,368 | €67,799 |
| May 16Sat | $78,131.44 | −1.18% | ₹74,77,952 | €66,998 |
| May 17Sun | $77,429.35 | −0.90% | ₹74,30,918 | €66,667 |
| May 18Mon | $76,954.17 | −0.61% | ₹74,08,394 | €66,027 |
| May 19Tue | $76,750.91 | −0.26% | ₹74,11,513 | €66,121 |
| May 20Wed | $77,457.77 | +0.92% | ₹74,76,867 | €66,629 |
| May 21Thu | $77,539.17 | +0.11% | ₹74,57,245 | €66,722 |
| May 22Fri | $75,488.24 | −2.65% | ₹72,59,999 | €64,958 |
| May 23Sat | $76,673.37 | +1.57% | ₹73,73,977 | €65,977 |
| May 24Sun | $76,981.13 | +0.40% | ₹73,68,595 | €66,119 |
| May 25Mon | $77,279.93 | +0.39% | ₹73,61,130 | €66,407 |
| May 26Tue | $75,825.73 | −1.88% | ₹72,72,067 | €65,157 |
| May 27Wed | $74,344.70 | −1.95% | ₹71,40,727 | €63,988 |
| May 28Thu | $73,536.55 | −1.09% | ₹70,63,054 | €63,109 |
| May 29Fri | $73,372.52 | −0.22% | ₹70,47,299 | €62,968 |
| May 30Sat | $73,754.84 | +0.52% | ₹70,84,019 | €63,296 |
| May 31Sun | $73,579.69 | −0.24% | ₹69,90,291 | €63,161 |
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 2026: FAQ
What was the price of bitcoin in May 2026?
Bitcoin traded between $73,372.52 and $82,138.93 per bitcoin (daily closes) in May 2026, averaging $77,976.01. It closed the month at $73,579.69.
How much did bitcoin go down in May 2026?
Bitcoin fell 3.6%, from $76,304.32 to $73,579.69. The biggest daily rise was +2.5% on May 1, 2026 and the biggest fall −2.6% on May 22, 2026.
What was the bitcoin price on May 1, 2026?
Bitcoin closed at $78,179.00 per bitcoin on May 1, 2026, the first day of the month. India, ₹ per BTC: ₹74,08,172.
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 2026?
Bitcoin fell 3.3% in Indian rupee terms in May 2026, compared with −3.6% in US dollars.
Did bitcoin beat stocks in May 2026?
No. Bitcoin was −3.6% for the month, against +5.3% for the S&P 500 with dividends.
How did bitcoin react to the Fed and US data in May 2026?
Of 2 scheduled US releases this month, the biggest move came after the CPI inflation (April 2026) on 12 May: −1.5%. The full list with each reaction is on this page.
Did bitcoin keep up with inflation in May 2026?
US consumer prices (CPI) changed +0.63% in May, so bitcoin's real (inflation-adjusted) change was about −4.2%.
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