Bitcoin (BTC) Price on May 16, 2026
On May 16, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $79,068.67. Its market cap that day was $1.58T, with $36.22B in 24-hour trading volume. Since then, BTC is down 0.6% — it's trading at $78,585 today. This is historical market data — not financial advice.
30 days up to 2026-05-16
High $82,018.37 (2026-05-11) · Low $73,841.02 (2026-04-20) · Daily closing prices.
Price levels
| 30-day high | $82,018.37 2026-05-11 |
|---|---|
| 30-day low | $73,841.02 2026-04-20 |
| Range | $73,841.02 – $82,018.37 |
| Where price sits in that range | 64% — Around the middle |
- Below $73,841.02 would be the lowest since 2026-04-20.
- Above $82,018.37 would be the highest since 2026-05-11.
Levels are taken from the last 30 daily closes. They describe what has happened, not what will happen.
| Price on 2026-05-16 | $79,068.67 |
|---|---|
| Market cap on 2026-05-16 | $1.58T |
| 24h volume on 2026-05-16 | $36.22B |
| Price today | $78,585 |
| Change since 2026-05-16 | −0.61% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much was Bitcoin worth on 2026-05-16?
Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $79,068.67 on 2026-05-16.
How much is Bitcoin worth today?
Bitcoin is trading at $78,585 right now. That is down 0.6% compared with its 2026-05-16 price of $79,068.67.
What was Bitcoin's market cap on 2026-05-16?
Bitcoin's market cap on 2026-05-16 was $1.58T, on $36.22B of 24-hour trading volume.
What were the high and low in the 30 days up to 2026-05-16?
The highest daily price in that window was $82,018.37 on 2026-05-11, and the lowest was $73,841.02 on 2026-04-20.