What if you bought Bitcoin on November 21, 2012?
Bitcoin was trading at $11.86 on November 21, 2012. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2012-11-21
BTC price then
$11.86
8.4317 BTC bought
Value today
$601,248
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$601,148
601.1k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2012-11-21
BTC price then
$11.86
42.1585 BTC bought
Value today
$3.01M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3.01M
601.1k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2012-11-21
BTC price then
$11.86
84.3170 BTC bought
Value today
$6.01M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$6.01M
601.1k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2012-11-21
BTC price then
$11.86
421.5852 BTC bought
Value today
$30.06M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$30.06M
601.1k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2012-11-21
BTC price then
$11.86
843.1703 BTC bought
Value today
$60.12M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$60.11M
601.1k%
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Bitcoin on November 21, 2012 — Investment Analysis
On November 21, 2012, one Bitcoin cost $11.86. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 84.317032BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $6.01M — a 601.1k%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 November 21, 2012 would be worth approximately $6.01M today, representing a 601.1k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $11.86, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 84.317032 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $11.86 on November 21, 2012. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 6012.5x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on November 21, 2012 at $11.86 per BTC would have grown to approximately $601,248 today — a 601.1k% return over 14 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2012 at $11.86 resulted in a 601147.9% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since November 21, 2012, Bitcoin has gone from $11.86 to $71,308 — a 6012.5x 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.