Bitcoin (BTC) Price on May 17, 2026
On May 17, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $78,132.75. Its market cap that day was $1.57T, with $23.76B in 24-hour trading volume. Since then, BTC is down 0.8% — it's trading at $77,543 today. This is historical market data — not financial advice.
30 days up to 2026-05-17
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 | 52% — 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 2026-05-17 | $78,132.75 |
|---|---|
| Market cap on 2026-05-17 | $1.57T |
| 24h volume on 2026-05-17 | $23.76B |
| Price today | $77,543 |
| Change since 2026-05-17 | −0.75% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much was Bitcoin worth on 2026-05-17?
Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $78,132.75 on 2026-05-17.
How much is Bitcoin worth today?
Bitcoin is trading at $77,543 right now. That is down 0.8% compared with its 2026-05-17 price of $78,132.75.
What was Bitcoin's market cap on 2026-05-17?
Bitcoin's market cap on 2026-05-17 was $1.57T, on $23.76B of 24-hour trading volume.
What were the high and low in the 30 days up to 2026-05-17?
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.