$0.05
Jul 17, 2010
#1 of 11 Historical Lows
Mt Gox First‑Trade Price
First BTC price recorded on Mt Gox order book.
Early Era (2010–2013)Use in Calculator →
Bitcoin Historical Lows Database
Complete record of Bitcoin's major market lows (2010–2025). This list currently includes 11 verified lows. Each milestone represents a significant market correction with exact dates, prices, and historical context.
Selection Criteria & Standards
Minimum Standards
- 35% Pullback: Each low represents at least a ~35% decline from the previous major high
- Historical Significance: Matched to documented market events around the same period
- TradingView Verified: Prices from BTC/USD All Time History Index
- Multi-Exchange Confirmation: Cross-referenced with contemporary exchange data
Data Quality
- Date Precision: Exact dates when price levels occurred
- Price Accuracy: Full decimal precision (especially for early prices)
- Context Documentation: Contemporary news sources and market analysis
- Chronological Order: Organized by date for algorithm processing
Note: Two legacy lows (~32–33% pullbacks) are grandfathered from the early dataset due to historical significance.
Event Timing: Dates reflect when the low price printed, which may occur during, just before, or after the associated news. Markets often move ahead of headlines.
Complete Bitcoin Historical Lows Database
From Mt Gox's first trade at $0.05 to recent market corrections. Each low tells part of Bitcoin's evolution through major cycles and external events.
$0.56
Apr 4, 2011
#2 of 11 Historical Lows
EconTalk Podcast
Gavin Andresen speaks on Bitcoin and Virtual Currency
Early Era (2010–2013)Use in Calculator →
$1.99
Nov 17, 2011
#3 of 11 Historical Lows
Post‑Mt Gox Crash Low
After June‑2011 bubble burst and Mt Gox security fiasco.
Early Era (2010–2013)Use in Calculator →
$50.01
Apr 16, 2013
#4 of 11 Historical Lows
Mt Gox DDoS Flash‑Low
Order‑book lag panic wiped ~80% off the $266 peak.
Early Era (2010–2013)Use in Calculator →
$162.00
Aug 18, 2015
#5 of 11 Historical Lows
Bitfinex Flash‑Crash
A cluster of leveraged liquidations amid fears of a looming hard‑fork
Growth Era (2014–2020)Use in Calculator →
$3,236.00
Dec 15, 2018
#6 of 11 Historical Lows
$3,860.00
Mar 13, 2020
#7 of 11 Historical Lows
$29,500.00
Jun 22, 2021
#8 of 11 Historical Lows
China Mining‑Ban Low
PRC ordered nationwide mining shutdowns.
Institutional Era (2021–Present)Use in Calculator →
$15,473.78
Nov 21, 2022
#9 of 11 Historical Lows
FTX Collapse Low
Binance walked away from rescuing FTX, insolvency fears.
Institutional Era (2021–Present)Use in Calculator →
$49,217.00
Aug 5, 2024
#10 of 11 Historical Lows
ETF‑Outflow Crash
Massive fund redemption and jobs‑driven global sell‑off
Institutional Era (2021–Present)Use in Calculator →
$74,441.20
Apr 7, 2025
#11 of 11 Historical Lows
Tariff Scare
Trump unveiled sweeping baseline 10% tariffs and punitive duties up to 50% on 60+ countries
Institutional Era (2021–Present)Use in Calculator →
Bitcoin Market Evolution Through Major Lows
Early Era (2010–2013)
Price Range: $0.05 – $50.01
Key Lows: Mt Gox First Trade, EconTalk Podcast, Post‑Mt Gox Crash
Characteristics: Extreme volatility, early adoption, exchange development
Growth Era (2014–2020)
Price Range: $162.00 – $3,860.00
Key Lows: Bitfinex Flash‑Crash, Crypto‑Winter Low, COVID Low
Characteristics: Infrastructure maturation, regulatory development
Institutional Era (2021–Present)
Price Range: $15,473.78 – $74,441.20
Key Lows: China Mining‑Ban, FTX Collapse, ETF‑Outflow Crash, Tariff Scare
Characteristics: Corporate adoption, ETF flows, regulatory clarity
How We Use These Historic Bitcoin Lows
Perfect Timing Scenarios
Each historical low serves as a starting point in our Bitcoin Imagine If Calculator. Select any low to see what perfect market timing could have achieved from that moment forward.
- • Early Lows: Extreme theoretical returns due to Bitcoin's massive growth
- • Recent Lows: More realistic scenarios reflecting current market maturity
- • Educational Value: Learn about Bitcoin's scarcity and market cycles
Algorithm Integration
Our perfect timing algorithm uses these verified lows in combination with our historical highs databaseto simulate theoretical maximum returns through alternating buy/sell decisions.
Try Popular Starting Points:
• Mt Gox First Trade ($0.05) — Maximum theoretical scenario
• COVID Low ($3,860) — Recent major correction
• FTX Collapse ($15,473.78) — Major exchange failure impact
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Our Methodology
Learn how we verify historical data and calculate perfect timing scenarios.