Bitcoin price history 2021

In 2021, Bitcoin went from $33,000 (last weekly close of 2020) to $47,286, a gain of +43.3%.

First weekly close
$38,150
Last close
$47,286
Change
+43.3%
High
$65,519
Low
$31,779
ETH same year
+291.3%
$0$17,199$34,398$51,596$68,795■ BTC weekly close 2021

BTC monthly prices in 2021

MonthCloseChangeHighLow
January$33,093+0.3%$38,150$32,260
February$45,136+36.4%$57,409$38,796
March$58,202+28.9%$58,968$50,972
April$56,578-2.8%$60,002$49,067
May$35,796-36.7%$58,241$34,655
June$35,287-1.4%$39,021$34,700
July$39,845+12.9%$39,845$31,779
August$51,757+29.9%$51,757$43,794
September$48,200-6.9%$48,200$43,161
October$61,300+27.2%$61,528$54,659
November$49,396-19.4%$65,519$49,396
December$47,286-4.3%$50,775$46,681

The highest weekly close of 2021 came on Nov 8, 2021 ($65,519) and the lowest on Jul 12, 2021 ($31,779), a range of +106.2% between the two. Over the same period Ethereum moved +291.3%.

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.

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FAQ

What was the price of Bitcoin in 2021?

BTC started 2021 at a weekly close of $38,150 and ended the year at $47,286. Its highest weekly close was $65,519 (Nov 8, 2021) and its lowest $31,779 (Jul 12, 2021).

How much did Bitcoin gain or lose in 2021?

In 2021, Bitcoin went from $33,000 (last weekly close of 2020) to $47,286, a gain of +43.3%.

What was Bitcoin's best month in 2021?

February (+36.4%); the weakest was May (-36.7%).

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