Bitcoin Price Chart
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About This Page
This page shows the historical closing price of Bitcoin (BTC-USD) on 2026-05-16: $78,131.44. Compared to the previous day (2026-05-15), this represents a -1.18% change. The 30-day average closing price before 2026-05-16 was $78,407.95, making this date's price below average by 0.35%. Use the navigation links above to explore other dates, and the range buttons to change chart timeframe.
Bitcoin Price Analysis
On 2026-05-16, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) closed at $78,131.44. This represents a loss of 1.18% from the previous trading day. Compared to one week earlier (2026-05-09 closing at $80,664.37), the price has decreased by 3.14%. Within the last year, the highest price was $124,752.53 and the lowest was $62,702.10. The price on 2026-05-16 is 37.4% below the yearly high and 24.6% above the yearly low. Data is sourced from NimbusCalc and reflects daily closing prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back does the chart go?
You can select 1 day, 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, or 1 year using the range buttons.
What was the price change on 2026-05-16 compared to the previous day?
On 2026-05-16, Bitcoin closed at $78,131.44. Compared to 2026-05-15 (closing at $79,065.68), the change was -1.18%.
How does the price on 2026-05-16 compare to the 30-day average?
The 30-day average before 2026-05-16 was $78,407.95. The price on 2026-05-16 ($78,131.44) is below that average by 0.35%.
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