$1K in Bitcoin vs Cash (Mattress) over 10 years
Bitcoin (PL)
$26K
Power Law
Cash (Mattress)
$1K
0% avg return
Difference
$25K
Bitcoin wins
50/50 Split
$13K
half in each
Portfolio Comparison
Year-by-Year Comparison
| Year | Bitcoin (PL) | Cash (Mattress) | BTC Infl-Adj | Cash (Mattress) Infl-Adj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2K | $1K | $2K | $1K |
| 2027 | $3K | $1K | $3K | $971 |
| 2028 | $4K | $1K | $4K | $943 |
| 2029 | $5K | $1K | $5K | $915 |
| 2030 | $6K | $1K | $6K | $888 |
| 2031 | $8K | $1K | $7K | $863 |
| 2032 | $11K | $1K | $9K | $837 |
| 2033 | $13K | $1K | $11K | $813 |
| 2034 | $17K | $1K | $13K | $789 |
| 2035 | $21K | $1K | $16K | $766 |
| 2036 | $26K | $1K | $19K | $744 |
Verdict
Power Law: Bitcoin wins — $25K more.
CAGR 20%: Bitcoin wins — $5K more.
Break-even: Bitcoin only needs 0.0% annual growth to match Cash (Mattress).
$1K Bitcoin vs Cash (Mattress)
This comparison puts $1K into Bitcoin versus Cash (Mattress) at a 0% average annual return over 10 years. Bitcoin projections use the Power Law model. Cash under the mattress earns nothing and loses purchasing power to inflation every year.
Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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