What if you bought Bitcoin on December 12, 2010?
Satoshi's last post
Bitcoin was trading at $0.25 on December 12, 2010. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2010-12-12
BTC price then
$0.25
400.0000 BTC bought
Value today
$28.52M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$28.52M
28523.1k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2010-12-12
BTC price then
$0.25
2000.0000 BTC bought
Value today
$142.62M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$142.62M
28523.1k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2010-12-12
BTC price then
$0.25
4000.0000 BTC bought
Value today
$285.23M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$285.23M
28523.1k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2010-12-12
BTC price then
$0.25
20000.0000 BTC bought
Value today
$1426.16M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1426.15M
28523.1k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2010-12-12
BTC price then
$0.25
40000.0000 BTC bought
Value today
$2852.32M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2852.31M
28523.1k%
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Bitcoin on December 12, 2010: Satoshi's last post
December 12, 2010 is the date of Satoshi Nakamoto's final post on the Bitcointalk forum. After this, Bitcoin's anonymous creator vanished from public communication forever. At the time BTC was worth about $0.25 — a tiny fraction of a cent compared to today. Satoshi's departure left Bitcoin truly decentralized, with no single leader or authority.
On December 12, 2010, one Bitcoin cost $0.25. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 4000.000000BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $285.23M — a 28523.1k%return. This calculation does not account for transaction fees, taxes, or the emotional difficulty of holding through Bitcoin's famous volatility. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Frequently Asked Questions
A $1,000 investment in Bitcoin on December 12, 2010 would be worth approximately $285.23M today, representing a 28523.1k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $0.25, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 4000.000000 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $0.25 on December 12, 2010. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 285232.0x increase. This date is notable as the Satoshi's last post.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 12, 2010 at $0.25 per BTC would have grown to approximately $28.52M today — a 28523.1k% return over 16 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2010 at $0.25 resulted in a 28523100.0% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 12, 2010, Bitcoin has gone from $0.25 to $71,308 — a 285232.0x increase. Historically, Bitcoin has rewarded holders across virtually all entry points when held for 4 or more years. Dollar-cost averaging remains a proven strategy for entering at any price level.