$100K in Bitcoin vs Real Estate over 10 years
Bitcoin (PL)
$2.6M
Power Law
Real Estate
$216K
8% avg return
Difference
$2.3M
Bitcoin wins
50/50 Split
$1.4M
half in each
Portfolio Comparison
Year-by-Year Comparison
| Year | Bitcoin (PL) | Real Estate | BTC Infl-Adj | Real Estate Infl-Adj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $202K | $100K | $202K | $100K |
| 2027 | $276K | $108K | $268K | $105K |
| 2028 | $372K | $117K | $350K | $110K |
| 2029 | $492K | $126K | $450K | $115K |
| 2030 | $643K | $136K | $571K | $121K |
| 2031 | $830K | $147K | $716K | $127K |
| 2032 | $1.1M | $159K | $888K | $133K |
| 2033 | $1.3M | $171K | $1.1M | $139K |
| 2034 | $1.7M | $185K | $1.3M | $146K |
| 2035 | $2.1M | $200K | $1.6M | $153K |
| 2036 | $2.6M | $216K | $1.9M | $161K |
Verdict
Power Law: Bitcoin wins — $2.3M more.
CAGR 20%: Bitcoin wins — $403K more.
Break-even: Bitcoin only needs 8.0% annual growth to match Real Estate.
$100K Bitcoin vs Real Estate
This comparison puts $100K into Bitcoin versus Real Estate at a 8% average annual return over 10 years. Bitcoin projections use the Power Law model.
Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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