Bitcoin Return 2012
In 2012 Bitcoin ended at $13, having opened the year at $5. That is a return of +189.1 %. The yearly high was $16 and the low $4.
Return 2012
+189.1 %
$5 → $13
The numbers
Open
$5
January 1, 2012
Year-end
$13
December 31, 2012
Return
+189.1 %
Yearly high
$16
Yearly low
$4
Range
321 %
high vs. low
Methodology & data
Open = first recorded price of the year, year-end = last price before January 1 of the following year. All values come from our own price database (5-minute resolution since 2012). USD prices are historically real; EUR values before ~2024 are converted from USD at a reference rate and are therefore approximate. Not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
01What was Bitcoin's return in 2012?
Bitcoin gained +189.1 % in 2012 - from an opening price of $5 to $13 at year-end.
02What was Bitcoin's high and low in 2012?
The yearly high was $16 and the low $4.
03Where do these numbers come from?
From our own Bitcoin price database (5-minute resolution since 2012). USD prices are historically real; EUR values before ~2024 are converted from USD.