Since its inception in 2009, Bitcoin has emerged as the flagship cryptocurrency, experiencing dramatic price fluctuations. This article compiles Bitcoin price data from 2009 to 2025, covering major market events, sentiment shifts, and key factors influencing its valuation.
Bitcoin Price Timeline (2009–2025)
2009
- January 3: Bitcoin's genesis block mined, valued at ~$0.0008.
- October 5: $0.0008.
2010
- February 9: $0.003.
- July 17: $0.08.
2011
- February 9: $1.
- April: First breach of $1 ($1.06).
- November 28: All-time high (ATH) of $31.91.
2012
- April 1: $50.
- November 28: $13.30.
2013
- April 1: $230.
- December 5: $1,242.
2014
- January 7: $960.
- December 2: Dropped to ~$315.
2015
- January 1: $299.
- December 31: Fluctuated between $200–$400; closed at ~$438.
2016
- January 1: $434.
- December 31: Ranged $500–$650; closed at ~$963.
2017
- January 1: $960.
- December 17: Surpassed $10,000, hitting ATH of $19,343.
2018
- January 1: $14,129.
- December 31: Crashed to $3,194.
2019
- January 1: $3,728.
- December 31: Volatile between $3,000–$10,000; closed at ~$7,200.
2020
- January 1: $7,165.
- December 31: $29,374.
2021
- January 1: $29,229.
- April: New ATH at $64,804.
- November 10: Peaked at $68,789.
2022
- January 1: $46,323.
- December 30: $16,557.
2023
- January 1: $16,546.
- December 31: Traded between $16,000–$24,000; closed at ~$42,272.
2024
- January 1: $44,183.
- March: Reached $73,608.
- December 5: Surged past $98,700 (+3% daily).
- December 31: $94,015.
2025
- January 14: $90,957 (lowest since November 26, 2024).
Key Market Drivers
- Halving Events: Reduced supply historically triggered bull runs (e.g., 2012, 2016, 2020).
- Institutional Adoption: ETF approvals and corporate investments (e.g., MicroStrategy) boosted demand.
- Regulatory Shifts: Policies in the U.S., EU, and China significantly impacted volatility.
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FAQs
What was Bitcoin’s lowest price ever?
In 2009, Bitcoin traded at ~$0.0008.
Why did Bitcoin crash in 2018?
A combination of regulatory crackdowns, ICO scams, and market saturation led to an 80% drop.
How does Bitcoin halving affect prices?
Halving reduces mining rewards, constricting supply. Post-2020 halving, prices surged 300% in 12 months.
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