$1.10
Feb 10, 2011
#1 of 10 Historical Highs
First Dollar‑Parity
BTC trades above $1 for the first time on Mt Gox.
Early Era (2011–2013)Algorithm Details →
Bitcoin Historical Highs Database
Complete record of Bitcoin’s major all‑time highs from 2011–2025. These are the official highsused in our calculator—curated for significance and data quality.
Selection Criteria & Standards
Minimum Standards
- ~120% Pump: Each high is ≈120%+ above the prior major low
- Bull‑Market Significance: Peaks aligned with notable cycle drivers/events
- Verified Data (BTC/USD): Curated from historical exchange data
- Cross‑Checks & Context: Each peak includes date precision and historical notes
Data Quality
- Date Precision: The actual occurrence date of the peak
- Price Accuracy: Full decimals retained
- Cycle Classification: Each high tagged to an era for clarity
Note: The calculator uses official highs only and is updated as new official peaks are confirmed. This matches the site’s methodology and educational goals.
Complete Bitcoin Historical Highs
From first dollar parity to modern institutional peaks—these are the official ATHs we process in the calculator’s “perfect timing” path. Learn why →
$31.91
Jun 8, 2011
#2 of 10 Historical Highs
Mt Gox Bubble High
First major speculative mania; Mt Gox dominated volume.
Early Era (2011–2013)Algorithm Details →
$266.00
Apr 10, 2013
#3 of 10 Historical Highs
Cyprus Bail‑In High
Capital‑controls scare and Chinese demand.
Early Era (2011–2013)Algorithm Details →
$1,240.00
Dec 4, 2013
#4 of 10 Historical Highs
China Exchange High
BTC China led volumes; PBoC warnings followed.
Early Era (2011–2013)Algorithm Details →
$19,804.25
Dec 17, 2017
#5 of 10 Historical Highs
ICO‑&‑Futures ATH
ICO mania and anticipation of CME/CBOE futures.
Growth Era (2014–2020)Algorithm Details →
$13,870.16
Jun 19, 2019
#6 of 10 Historical Highs
$64,898.56
Apr 14, 2021
#7 of 10 Historical Highs
Coinbase Listing Day
Coinbase completed the first U.S. exchange listing of a crypto business.
Institutional Era (2021–Present)Algorithm Details →
$69,045.00
Nov 10, 2021
#8 of 10 Historical Highs
2021 Bull Cycle High
US CPI at 30‑yr high; ProShares futures‑ETF momentum.
Institutional Era (2021–Present)Algorithm Details →
$73,757.39
Mar 14, 2024
#9 of 10 Historical Highs
Spot‑ETF / Pre‑Halving ATH
SEC spot‑ETF approval and halving anticipation.
Institutional Era (2021–Present)Algorithm Details →
$109,354.00
Jan 20, 2025
#10 of 10 Historical Highs
Trump Inauguration Day Spike
TRUMP and MELANIA tokens moon.
Institutional Era (2021–Present)Algorithm Details →
Bitcoin Bull Market Evolution Through Major Highs
Early Era (2011–2013)
Price Range: $1.10 – $1,240.00
Key Highs: First Dollar‑Parity, Mt Gox Bubble, Cyprus Bail‑In, China Exchange High
Characteristics: Massive percentage gains, early speculation, exchange‑driven rallies, regulatory uncertainty
Growth Era (2014–2020)
Price Range: $13,870.16 – $19,804.25
Key Highs: ICO & Futures ATH, Facebook Libra After‑Glow
Characteristics: Infrastructure maturation, derivatives markets, corporate interest, regulatory development
Institutional Era (2021–Present)
Price Range: $64,898.56 – $109,354.00
Key Highs: Coinbase Listing, 2021 Bull Cycle, Spot‑ETF ATH, Trump Inauguration Spike
Characteristics: Institutional adoption, ETF approvals, corporate treasuries, mainstream acceptance
How We Use These Historic Bitcoin Highs
Sell Points in Our Calculator
These highs are the sell triggers in the Bitcoin Imagine If Calculator. The algorithm alternates between selling at highs and buying at lows to model a theoretical “perfect timing” path.
- • Early Highs — massive percentage spikes
- • Growth Highs — infrastructure‑driven peaks
- • Institutional Highs — mainstream adoption phase
Chronological Processing
Processed chronologically with our historical lows to simulate alternating buy/sell cycles across Bitcoin’s history.
Notable Bull Market Peaks:
• Mt Gox Bubble ($31.91) — early speculative blow‑off
• ICO & Futures ATH ($19,804.25) — tech/derivatives wave
• Trump Inauguration Spike ($109,354) — political catalyst