Bitcoin Price History Overview
Bitcoin (BTC), launched in January 2009, has experienced dramatic price fluctuations since its inception. The first recorded exchange rate was $134.40**, with prices dipping as low as **$70.15 in July 2013 and peaking at an all-time high of $110,983 in May 2025.
Key Historical Milestones
- 2013: BTC closed at $754.01, marking a 561.03% annual increase.
- 2017: The best year for Bitcoin, with an average price of $3,983** and a year-end peak of **$20,089.
- 2025: Achieved its highest recorded price of $110,983.
| Event | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price | January 2009 | $134.40 |
| Lowest Price | July 2013 | $70.15 |
| Highest Price | May 2025 | $110,983 |
| Best Year | 2017 | Avg: $3,983 |
| Worst Year | 2018 | Decline from 2017 highs |
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Bitcoin Yearly Price Performance (2013–2025)
2013–2015: Early Volatility
- 2013: Prices surged from $134.40** to **$754.01.
- 2014–2015: Corrective phases with intermittent rallies.
2017 Bull Run
- Average price: $3,983.
- December peak: $20,089.
2020–2025: Institutional Adoption
- 2021: Breakthrough $60,000.
- 2025: All-time high of $110,983.
Monthly Price Analysis (June–July 2025)
Key Trends
June 2025:
- Opened at $105,676.
- Monthly high: $110,348 (June 9).
- Closed at $105,852.
July 2025:
- Peaked at $109,630 (July 2).
- Support level: $105,228.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 | $105,680 | $109,630 | $105,228 | $108,817 |
| 06/09/2025 | $105,730 | $110,348 | $105,346 | $110,218 |
FAQ: Bitcoin Price History
1. What was Bitcoin’s lowest price ever?
- $70.15 in July 2013.
2. When did BTC hit its all-time high?
- May 2025, reaching $110,983.
3. Which year had the highest average BTC price?
- 2017, averaging $3,983.
4. How volatile is Bitcoin monthly?
- June 2025 saw a 4.8% swing between monthly high/low.
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin’s price is cyclical, with bull runs followed by corrections.
- Institutional adoption post-2020 drove prices to new highs.
- May 2025 remains the peak month in BTC’s history.
Data sourced from historical OHLC charts and market cap records.