This article contains a table that shows Bitcoin prices and fluctuations from 2009 to date. It also includes the reasons for each price change.
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that is designed to function as a medium of exchange. It uses cryptography to control its creation as well as manage it.
It does not rely on any central authorities to manage or control its activities.
From mid of the year 2010, some businesses started accepting Bitcoin, adding to traditional currencies.
The price of Bitcoin has not been anything beyond stable since it was created in 2009.
But in the past few years now, with new investments and other business transactions happening on the blockchain, bitcoin has gained value – from below $1,000 and valued at over $10,000 at some point.
As far as Bitcoin is not attached to any centralized authority, bank, or organization, its value only gets affected in unique ways.
For the best understanding of what is happening to the price of Bitcoin, it will be essential to understand the basic principles that affect the overall price on the market.
Bitcoin price and value history
Here’s a rough outline of Bitcoin’s price history from 2009 to 2024:
2009:
- May 2009: Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto, and its price was essentially zero (it was not traded on exchanges).
- October 2009: The first Bitcoin transaction took place, and the price was around $0.0008 per coin.
2010:
- February 2010: Bitcoin’s price reached $0.008 per coin.
- May 2010: The first real-world transaction took place, with 10,000 BTC being used to buy two pizzas (worth about $25).
- July 2010: Bitcoin’s price reached $0.08 per coin.
2011:
- February 2011: Bitcoin’s price reached parity with the US dollar (1 BTC = 1 USD).
- June 2011: Bitcoin’s price peaked at around $31.91 per coin.
- December 2011: Bitcoin’s price fell to around $2.05 per coin.
2012:
- January 2012: Bitcoin’s price was around $5.27 per coin.
- May 2012: Bitcoin’s price reached $10.25 per coin.
- November 2012: Bitcoin’s price fell to around $12.35 per coin.
2013:
- March 2013: Bitcoin’s price reached $266.80 per coin.
- April 2013: Bitcoin’s price crashed to around $50 per coin.
- November 2013: Bitcoin’s price reached $1,242.00 per coin.
2014:
- January 2014: Bitcoin’s price was around $770.44 per coin.
- December 2014: Bitcoin’s price fell to around $312.20 per coin.
2015:
- January 2015: Bitcoin’s price was around $173.44 per coin.
- October 2015: Bitcoin’s price reached $316.45 per coin.
2016:
- January 2016: Bitcoin’s price was around $433.29 per coin.
- December 2016: Bitcoin’s price reached $957.55 per coin.
2017:
- January 2017: Bitcoin’s price was around $963.67 per coin.
- May 2017: Bitcoin’s price reached $2,726.44 per coin.
- December 2017: Bitcoin’s price reached an all-time high of $19,666.10 per coin.
2018:
- January 2018: Bitcoin’s price was around $14,962.50 per coin.
- December 2018: Bitcoin’s price fell to around $3,236.90 per coin.
2019:
- January 2019: Bitcoin’s price was around $3,414.00 per coin.
- June 2019: Bitcoin’s price reached $13,796.50 per coin.
- December 2019: Bitcoin’s price fell to around $7,152.20 per coin.
2020:
- January 2020: Bitcoin’s price was around $7,215.40 per coin.
- March 2020: Bitcoin’s price crashed to around $4,106.30 per coin due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- December 2020: Bitcoin’s price reached $28,651.00 per coin.
2021:
- January 2021: Bitcoin’s price was around $29,374.00 per coin.
- April 2021: Bitcoin’s price reached an all-time high of $64,899.00 per coin.
- December 2021: Bitcoin’s price fell to around $47,246.00 per coin.
2022:
- January 2022: Bitcoin’s price was around $41,869.00 per coin.
- June 2022: Bitcoin’s price crashed to around $18,276.00 per coin due to the crypto market downturn.
- December 2022: Bitcoin’s price was around $16,557.00 per coin.
2023:
- January 2023: Bitcoin’s price was around $16,635.00 per coin.
- December 2024: Bitcoin’s price is around $22,115.00 per coin.
2024:
- January 2024: Bitcoin’s price was around $42,635.00 per coin.
- July 2024: Bitcoin’s price was around $60,635.00 per coin.
Please keep in mind that this is a rough outline, and prices may have fluctuated significantly within each period. Additionally, prices can vary depending on the source and exchange rates.
The table will be updated once there is a change in the price of Bitcoin so you may consider bookmarking this page.
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