Bitcoin price history 2018

In 2018, Bitcoin went from $13,716 (last weekly close of 2017) to $3,988, a decline of -70.9%.

First weekly close
$16,150
Last close
$3,988
Change
-70.9%
High
$16,150
Low
$3,229
ETH same year
-79.0%
$0$4,239$8,479$12,718$16,958■ BTC weekly close 2018

BTC monthly prices in 2018

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
January$8,185-40.3%$16,150$8,185
February$11,515+40.7%$11,515$8,064
March$6,813-40.8%$9,534$6,813
April$9,659+41.8%$9,659$7,018
May$7,714-20.1%$8,680$7,339
June$6,357-17.6%$6,765$6,137
July$7,024+10.5%$8,211$6,353
August$7,302+4.0%$7,302$6,308
September$6,627-9.3%$6,708$6,251
October$6,486-2.1%$6,615$6,339
November$4,161-35.8%$6,450$4,086
December$3,988-4.2%$3,988$3,229

The highest weekly close of 2018 came on Jan 1, 2018 ($16,150) and the lowest on Dec 10, 2018 ($3,229), a range of +400.2% between the two. Over the same period Ethereum moved -79.0%.

Figures are derived from weekly closing prices (USDT pairs, Binance public market data, latest point refreshed daily): highs and lows are the highest/lowest weekly close, not intraday extremes. Informational only — not financial advice. Methodology.

What if you had bought in 2018?

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FAQ

What was the price of Bitcoin in 2018?

BTC started 2018 at a weekly close of $16,150 and ended the year at $3,988. Its highest weekly close was $16,150 (Jan 1, 2018) and its lowest $3,229 (Dec 10, 2018).

How much did Bitcoin gain or lose in 2018?

In 2018, Bitcoin went from $13,716 (last weekly close of 2017) to $3,988, a decline of -70.9%.

What was Bitcoin's best month in 2018?

April (+41.8%); the weakest was March (-40.8%).

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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.