$5K in Bitcoin vs S&P 500 over 5 years
Bitcoin (PL)
$41K
Power Law
S&P 500
$8K
10% avg return
Difference
$33K
Bitcoin wins
50/50 Split
$25K
half in each
Portfolio Comparison
Year-by-Year Comparison
| Year | Bitcoin (PL) | S&P 500 | BTC Infl-Adj | S&P 500 Infl-Adj |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10K | $5K | $10K | $5K |
| 2027 | $14K | $6K | $13K | $5K |
| 2028 | $19K | $6K | $18K | $6K |
| 2029 | $25K | $7K | $23K | $6K |
| 2030 | $32K | $7K | $29K | $7K |
| 2031 | $41K | $8K | $36K | $7K |
Verdict
Power Law: Bitcoin wins — $33K more.
CAGR 20%: Bitcoin wins — $4K more.
Break-even: Bitcoin only needs 10.0% annual growth to match S&P 500.
$5K Bitcoin vs S&P 500
This comparison puts $5K into Bitcoin versus S&P 500 at a 10% average annual return over 5 years. Bitcoin projections use the Power Law model.
Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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