Bitcoin Price in 2018


  • Beginning of year Price: $13,412.44
  • Highest Price: $17,135.84 on January 6, 2018
  • Lowest Price: $3,214.38 on December 15, 2018
  • End of year Price: $3,740.50



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Major Events in 2018

January 22, 2018 - South Korea Regulates Bitcoin Traders' Identities

South Korea introduced regulations mandating identity verification for all Bitcoin traders, effectively ending anonymous trading in the country.

This regulatory move was part of broader efforts to curb speculative trading, impacting global sentiment and contributing to market volatility.

January 24, 2018 - Stripe Phases Out Bitcoin Payment Support

Stripe, a major online payment processor, announced it would discontinue Bitcoin payment support, citing high fees, slow transaction speeds, and reduced demand.

This decision underscored Bitcoin's scalability challenges and raised concerns about its viability as a mainstream payment method.

February 5, 2018 - China Bans Foreign Crypto Exchanges

China announced plans to block access to foreign cryptocurrency exchanges, extending its domestic ban to international platforms.

This announcement led to a sharp decline in Bitcoin's price, reflecting the impact of restrictive policies from one of the world's largest markets for cryptocurrency.

May 5, 2018 - Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin "Rat Poison Squared"

Warren Buffett publicly criticized Bitcoin at a Berkshire Hathaway meeting, calling it "probably rat poison squared" and cautioning investors to avoid it.

His comments from one of the world's most influential investors intensified skepticism toward Bitcoin, affecting market sentiment and reinforcing existing fears among traditional investors.

December 7, 2018 - Bitcoin Drops to Yearly Low of $3,300

Bitcoin's price plunged to around $3,300, marking a low point following the 2017 bubble burst, as the Bitcoin market faced ongoing regulatory scrutiny and reduced investor enthusiasm.

This price decline underscored the volatility of Bitcoin and raised questions about its future stability and value proposition.