Comparison of Time Series Algorithms Using SARIMA and Prophet in Predicting Short-Term Bitcoin Prices

Muhammad Zidan  Brilliant; Triyanna Widiyaningtyas; Wahyu  Caesarendra

doi:10.52436/1.jutif.2025.6.4.4773

Authors

Muhammad Zidan Brilliant Departement of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Triyanna Widiyaningtyas Departement of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Wahyu Caesarendra Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52436/1.jutif.2025.6.4.4773

Keywords:

Bitcoin, Price Prediction, Prophet, SARIMA, SEMMA, Time Series

Abstract

Digital finance, particularly Bitcoin, has become a global phenomenon with high volatility, posing great challenges for traders in predicting short-term prices. This study compares the performance of the SARIMA and Prophet algorithms in predicting short-term Bitcoin prices using daily closing price data from October 1, 2014, to October 1, 2024. The study utilizes two different data timeframes, a 10-year dataset (2014-2024) and the last 5 years (2019-2024) for comparative analysis. The SEMMA methodology is used to analyze and compare the two algorithms, which consist of the stages Sample, Explore, Modify, Model, and Assess. The experimental results show that SARIMA provides more stable and consistent results with an MAPE value of 1.24% and RMSE of 896.15 in Scenario 1 and an MAPE value of 1.27% and RMSE of 920.24 in Scenario 2. In contrast, Prophet shows different performance in each scenario. In Scenario 1, Prophet shows optimal results but not so good with an average MAPE of 1.74% and an RMSE value of 1214.86. On the other hand, Prophet showed good performance in Scenario 2 with a lower average MAPE of 0.71% and a smaller RMSE of 489.94, indicating Prophet's ability to handle newer and more dynamic datasets. Both models show their respective advantages; SARIMA is better for long and stable historical data, while Prophet is more effective for shorter and dynamic data. This research provides practical insights for traders and investors in choosing the right prediction model, with results for further study in predicting crypto asset prices.

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