Bitcoin Price History (BTC)
Current price: $64,757.00 · 5-year history · Updated: 7/31/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,143.00 | $64,804.00 | $82,052.00 | $58,519.00 | -8.91% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Bitcoin in 2026
2026 was a year of consolidation for Bitcoin. Price opened at $71,143.00 and closed at $64,804.00 — an annual return of -8.91%. Within the year, prices ranged between $58,519.00 and $82,052.00 — a 40% range.
Bitcoin in Market Context
Market Position
Bitcoin (BTC) ranks #1 by market capitalization — among the five largest crypto assets globally, with a current market cap of $1.30 T. As a Layer-1 blockchain, Bitcoin competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
Current price $64,757.00 is at 51% of ATH ($126,080.00) — typical mid-cycle range with room in both directions. Over the last 7 days, Bitcoin has moved sideways at −0.10%; over 30 days it has gained +10.5%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 60.5/100 places Bitcoin in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. Strong developer activity (dev score 70/100) reduces long-tail risk: Bitcoin shows active code maintenance and engaged maintainers.
Risk Profile
Layer-1-specific risks: network adoption must scale or valuation stagnates. Validator concentration and consensus security are primary technical risks. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($58,519.00) to ATH ($82,052.00), Bitcoin gained 40% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Bitcoin currently trades at 78.9% of its ATH and 11% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 1.4x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bitcoin all-time high?
Bitcoin's all-time high in our historical data is $82,052.00 on 5/10/2026. Currently Bitcoin trades at $64,757.00 — below the ATH (78.9% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Bitcoin all-time low?
Bitcoin's lowest price in the past 5 years was $58,519.00 on 6/30/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 11%.
How has Bitcoin performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -8.91%. Across all 1 years in our data: -8.98% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).