On what date did the Bitcoin price first exceed $100?

Bitcoin first exceeded $100 on April 1, 2013. The milestone came during Bitcoin’s first major mainstream-style price surge, when the coin rose sharply from the low-dollar prices that had characterized much of its early history.

The move was part of a rapid rally in early 2013. Bitcoin had begun the year trading near $13, then climbed through $30 and $50 before breaking the three-figure threshold. Prices were recorded differently across early exchanges, so historical accounts may show slightly different intraday values or describe the event as occurring around April 1. The month and milestone, however, are firmly associated with April 2013.

This was not the end of that rally. Bitcoin’s price continued higher, briefly reaching roughly $266 later in April before a dramatic correction. That volatility is why historical charts can produce different answers depending on whether they use an exchange’s intraday high, closing price, or a blended index. The quiz’s April 1 date reflects the commonly cited first crossing.