CoinucationBitcoin price on March 12, 2020
BTC closed at $4,857 on March 12, 2020. Crypto crashed with global markets at the start of the COVID-19 panic; Bitcoin fell roughly 40% in two days.
30 days before
$10,270
-52.71% into the date
30 days after
$6,890
+41.85%
Today
$83,367
+1616.39% since
Feb 11, 2020Mar 12, 2020Apr 11, 2020
Frequently asked questions
What was the Bitcoin price on March 12, 2020?
BTC closed at $4,857 on March 12, 2020.
What happened on March 12, 2020?
Black Thursday: Crypto crashed with global markets at the start of the COVID-19 panic; Bitcoin fell roughly 40% in two days.
What did Bitcoin do in the 30 days after?
Thirty days later, on April 11, 2020, BTC was at $6,890, +41.85% from the close on March 12, 2020.
What would $1,000 of Bitcoin bought that day be worth now?
$1,000 at $4,857 bought 0.205884 BTC, worth $17,164 at the latest close on October 7, 2026 (+1616.39%).
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