Bitcoin All-Time High: Current Record and Every Past Peak (2013–2025)
Bitcoin's all-time high is $126,198.07, an intraday price reached on October 6, 2025, and its highest daily close is $124,752.53 on the same day, according to CoinMarketCap data.
That record still stood on November 10, 2026, when Bitcoin was trading about 40% below it.
Every earlier record was also followed by a deep decline, from 26.2% after the March 2024 peak to 84.5% after the December 2013 peak, measured close to close.
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Key Takeaways:
- Bitcoin's all-time high is $126,198.07 (intraday) and $124,752.53 (daily close), both on October 6, 2025.
- Bitcoin had not set a new all-time high in 2026 as of November 10, 2026.
- Each cycle record since 2013 was followed by a close-to-close drop of 26% to 85%.
- Bitcoin first traded above $100,000 on December 5, 2024.
- CoinMarketCap's data starts on April 28, 2013, so this page covers records from 2013 onward.
What Is Bitcoin's All-Time High Right Now?
Bitcoin's all-time high, its highest price ever, is $126,198.07, reached intraday on October 6, 2025, according to CoinMarketCap.
The same day produced the highest daily close on record, $124,752.53.
Data providers report slightly different peaks because they average prices from different sets of exchanges, so always check which provider and which measure, intraday or closing, a number refers to.
On November 8, 2026, Bitcoin closed at $74,584.65, 40.2% below the record close.
Its highest close in 2026 was $96,929.33 on January 14, well short of the 2025 record.
Bitcoin's All-Time High by Cycle (2013–2025)
Bitcoin's cycle records since 2013 came one to four years apart, and each one was followed by a large drop before the next record.
| Cycle peak | Intraday record | Record daily close | Largest drop after (close to close) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,156.14 (Nov 30, 2013) | $1,151.17 (Dec 4, 2013) | -84.5% to $178.10 (Jan 14, 2015) |
| 2017 | $20,089.00 (Dec 17, 2017) | $19,497.40 (Dec 16, 2017) | -83.4% to $3,236.76 (Dec 15, 2018) |
| 2021 | $68,789.63 (Nov 10, 2021) | $67,566.83 (Nov 8, 2021) | -76.6% to $15,787.28 (Nov 21, 2022) |
| 2024 | $73,750.07 (Mar 14, 2024) | $73,083.50 (Mar 13, 2024) | -26.2% to $53,948.75 (Sep 6, 2024) |
| 2025 | $126,198.07 (Oct 6, 2025) | $124,752.53 (Oct 6, 2025) | -53.1% to $58,558.86 (Jun 30, 2026), so far |
Source: CoinMarketCap historical data, USD.
CoinMarketCap's data starts on April 28, 2013, so earlier records such as the 2011 peak are not covered here, and Bitcoin's first prices are explained in when Bitcoin launched and at what price.
The 2024 row shows the March record; Bitcoin then set further records after November 2024, ending that run at $108,268.45 on December 17, 2024.
How Did Bitcoin Reach Each Record? Price History Breakdown
Each Bitcoin record came after a period of fast-growing demand, and each one ended in a long decline.
Bitcoin first closed above $1,000 on November 27, 2013, and peaked a week later.
In December 2017, Bitcoin came close to $20,000, and the 2018 bear market followed.
In 2021, Bitcoin set a record of $64,863.10 on April 14 and a higher one of $68,789.63 on November 10.
On March 14, 2024, Bitcoin reached $73,750.07, the first time a new record came before a halving rather than after one.
After the U.S. election, Bitcoin broke that record on November 6, 2024 with an intraday high of $76,460.15.
It first traded above $100,000 on December 5, 2024, reaching $103,900.47, and first closed above $100,000 on December 8 at $101,236.01.
In 2025, Bitcoin climbed to $123,091.61 on July 14 and set its current record of $126,198.07 on October 6.
The full timeline is in when Bitcoin started and how its history unfolded.
What Drives Bitcoin All-Time High Prices?
Bitcoin records come from demand growing faster than a supply schedule that cannot change.
New supply halves roughly every four years, and the most recent Bitcoin halving in April 2024 cut the block reward to 3.125 BTC.
On January 10, 2024, the SEC approved 11 U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, which gave brokerage investors a new way to buy.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust held about 795,900 BTC as of November 6, 2026, according to iShares.
Corporate buyers add to demand too, and Strategy reported 850,364 BTC as of November 9, 2026, according to its purchase disclosures.
Interest rates and global liquidity also matter, because Bitcoin pays no yield and competes with assets that do.
What Is Bitcoin All Time High and Why It Matters
Bitcoin's all-time high matters less as a target than as a reference point for how far the price can rise and fall within one cycle.
For New Investors Understanding Market Cycles
A record high is usually where attention peaks, not where risk is lowest.
Every record in the table above was followed by a decline, and three of them were followed by drops of more than 75%.
Knowing that pattern helps set expectations before buying near a record.
The surges behind each record are mapped in when Bitcoin blew up.
For Market Analysts and Researchers
The time between records and the depth of each decline give a rough picture of how cycles have changed.
The 2024 cycle stands out: its record came before the halving, and its drop of 26.2% was far shallower than earlier ones.
Spot ETFs and corporate buyers are one possible reason, but the sample of cycles is too small to prove a lasting change.
Understanding Volatility After Peak Prices
After each record, Bitcoin took between several months and more than three years to set the next one.
The deepest declines bottomed about 12 to 13 months after the peak, based on CoinMarketCap daily closes.
How long past recoveries lasted is covered in our Bitcoin price prediction for 2030.
FAQ
What is Bitcoin's all-time high?
Bitcoin's all-time high is $126,198.07, reached intraday on October 6, 2025, with a record daily close of $124,752.53 the same day, according to CoinMarketCap.
When did Bitcoin hit its all-time high?
Bitcoin hit its all-time high on October 6, 2025.
Did Bitcoin hit a new all-time high in 2026?
No, as of November 10, 2026 Bitcoin had not beaten its October 2025 record, and its highest close in 2026 was $96,929.33 on January 14.
What was Bitcoin's all-time high in 2024?
Bitcoin set a record of $73,750.07 on March 14, 2024, broke it on November 6, 2024, and ended the year with a high of $108,268.45 on December 17, 2024.
What is Bitcoin's all-time low?
In CoinMarketCap's data, which starts on April 28, 2013, Bitcoin's lowest price is $65.53 on July 5, 2013, and its earliest traded prices were far lower.
How far has Bitcoin fallen after past all-time highs?
Close to close, Bitcoin fell 84.5% after its 2013 record, 83.4% after 2017, 76.6% after 2021, 26.2% after March 2024 and 53.1% after October 2025 so far.
When did Bitcoin first reach $100,000?
Bitcoin first traded above $100,000 on December 5, 2024 and first closed above it on December 8, 2024 at $101,236.01.
Conclusion
Bitcoin's current all-time high is $126,198.07 from October 6, 2025, and it had not been beaten as of November 10, 2026.
Each record since 2013 was followed by a large decline, which is the most useful thing the history of all-time highs can tell you.
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