Bitcoin falls against US dollar
Bitcoin declined against the US dollar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, extending recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
According to the latest update, one Bitcoin was trading at $80,837.38, down by $996.84 or 1.23 percent compared to the previous day.
Weekly Bitcoin performance
Over the past seven days, Bitcoin recorded mixed trading momentum with several sharp gains and declines.
The cryptocurrency traded at $81,349.83 on May 6 before slipping to $79,918.07 on May 7. Prices later recovered and reached $82,010.46 on May 10 before easing again in the latest session.
Overall, Bitcoin lost $512.44 during the week, reflecting continued volatility in global crypto markets.
Monthly trend remains positive
Despite the latest decline, Bitcoin maintained strong gains on a monthly basis.
On April 12, 2026, Bitcoin was valued at $70,927.92. Compared to Tuesday’s price of $80,837.38, the cryptocurrency posted an increase of $9,909.46 over the past 30 days.
The monthly rise represents a gain of 12.26 percent.
Yearly performance stays negative
On a yearly basis, however, Bitcoin remained significantly lower compared to its level a year ago.
On May 12, 2025, Bitcoin was trading at $102,839.50. Compared to the current rate, the digital currency has declined by $22,002.12 over the past year.
The annual decrease represents a drop of 27.22 percent.
Market analysts said cryptocurrency prices continue to react to global economic uncertainty, investor sentiment and developments in international financial markets.