What if you bought Bitcoin on November 28, 2012?
First Halving
Bitcoin was trading at $12.25 on November 28, 2012. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2012-11-28
BTC price then
$12.25
8.1633 BTC bought
Value today
$582,106
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$582,006
582.0k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2012-11-28
BTC price then
$12.25
40.8163 BTC bought
Value today
$2.91M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2.91M
582.0k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2012-11-28
BTC price then
$12.25
81.6327 BTC bought
Value today
$5.82M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5.82M
582.0k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2012-11-28
BTC price then
$12.25
408.1633 BTC bought
Value today
$29.11M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$29.10M
582.0k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2012-11-28
BTC price then
$12.25
816.3265 BTC bought
Value today
$58.21M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$58.20M
582.0k%
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Bitcoin on November 28, 2012: First Halving
November 28, 2012 was Bitcoin's first-ever halving event, reducing the block reward from 50 BTC to 25 BTC. This programmatic supply shock is hard-coded into Bitcoin's protocol and occurs every 210,000 blocks. Historically, each halving has preceded a major bull run within 12-18 months. Bitcoin was trading at just $12.25 on this day.
On November 28, 2012, one Bitcoin cost $12.25. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 81.632653BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $5.82M — a 582.0k%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 28, 2012 would be worth approximately $5.82M today, representing a 582.0k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $12.25, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 81.632653 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $12.25 on November 28, 2012. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 5821.1x increase. This date is notable as the First Halving.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on November 28, 2012 at $12.25 per BTC would have grown to approximately $582,106 today — a 582.0k% return over 14 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2012 at $12.25 resulted in a 582006.1% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since November 28, 2012, Bitcoin has gone from $12.25 to $71,308 — a 5821.1x 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.