May 2026
Bitcoin -8.0% in May 2026
Full Bitcoin (BTC) recap for May 2026: 23 sessions analyzed with Smart Money Concepts. Open $80,158 → Close $73,751, range 13.6%.
Monthly verdict
7 green sessions, 16 red, 0 neutral. Average volume 31.8B $. Dominant SMC structure: "consolidation". Biggest session: 2026-05-18 (-1.18%).
All Bitcoin sessions in May 2026
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Range | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 | 80,158 | 81,023 | 80,116 | 80,189 | +0.04% | 1.13% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-10 | 80,878 | 81,516 | 80,580 | 80,678 | -0.25% | 1.16% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-11 | 81,416 | 82,348 | 80,520 | 82,146 | +0.9% | 2.27% | haussière |
| 2026-05-12 | 81,971 | 82,027 | 79,880 | 81,725 | -0.3% | 2.69% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-13 | 80,810 | 81,263 | 78,795 | 80,481 | -0.41% | 3.13% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-14 | 79,563 | 81,958 | 78,973 | 79,278 | -0.36% | 3.78% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-15 | 81,506 | 81,595 | 78,743 | 81,052 | -0.56% | 3.62% | baissière |
| 2026-05-16 | 79,156 | 79,167 | 77,698 | 79,069 | -0.11% | 1.89% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-17 | 78,253 | 78,506 | 77,726 | 78,135 | -0.15% | 1% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-18 | 78,353 | 78,396 | 76,055 | 77,426 | -1.18% | 3.08% | baissière |
| 2026-05-19 | 76,827 | 77,246 | 76,182 | 76,952 | +0.16% | 1.4% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-20 | 76,791 | 77,613 | 76,488 | 76,809 | +0.02% | 1.47% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-21 | 77,549 | 78,034 | 76,757 | 77,460 | -0.11% | 1.66% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-22 | 77,624 | 77,787 | 75,680 | 77,546 | -0.1% | 2.78% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-23 | 75,825 | 75,979 | 74,344 | 75,483 | -0.45% | 2.2% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-24 | 75,894 | 77,216 | 75,873 | 76,673 | +1.03% | 1.77% | haussière |
| 2026-05-25 | 76,617 | 77,703 | 76,053 | 76,988 | +0.48% | 2.17% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-26 | 77,383 | 77,881 | 75,724 | 77,274 | -0.14% | 2.85% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-27 | 75,948 | 76,037 | 74,601 | 75,824 | -0.16% | 1.92% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-28 | 75,022 | 75,237 | 72,669 | 74,353 | -0.89% | 3.53% | baissière |
| 2026-05-29 | 73,262 | 74,214 | 72,515 | 73,540 | +0.38% | 2.34% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-30 | 73,439 | 73,953 | 73,178 | 73,383 | -0.08% | 1.06% | consolidation |
| 2026-05-31 | 73,880 | 74,110 | 73,352 | 73,751 | -0.17% | 1.03% | consolidation |
Methodology
Official CoinGecko data (open, high, low, close, volume). SMC narrative combines change %, intraday range, 7-day MA and institutional volume qualifier. For the full framework, see our SMC pillar guide.
FAQ
What did Bitcoin do in May 2026?
Across 23 sessions in May 2026, Bitcoin moved from $80,158 (open) to $73,751 (close), a -8.0% change. Monthly high: $82,348, monthly low: $72,515 (total range 13.6%). Green days: 7, red days: 16, neutral: 0.
What SMC structure dominated Bitcoin in May 2026?
The dominant structure was "consolidation". Average daily volume: 31.8B $. Our Smart Money Concepts read combines change %, intraday range, 7-day MA position and volume qualifier on each session.
What was the biggest Bitcoin day in May 2026?
2026-05-18: -1.18% move on a 3.08% range. Structure: Consolidation, accumulation possible avant impulsion.
How to use these analyses for trading?
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