What if you bought Bitcoin on May 2, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $117.02 on May 2, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-05-02
BTC price then
$117.02
0.854555 BTC bought
Value today
$60,937
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$60,837
60.8k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-05-02
BTC price then
$117.02
4.2728 BTC bought
Value today
$304,683
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$304,183
60.8k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-05-02
BTC price then
$117.02
8.5455 BTC bought
Value today
$609,366
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$608,366
60.8k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-05-02
BTC price then
$117.02
42.7277 BTC bought
Value today
$3.05M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3.04M
60.8k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-05-02
BTC price then
$117.02
85.4555 BTC bought
Value today
$6.09M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$6.08M
60.8k%
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Bitcoin on May 2, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On May 2, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $117.02. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 8.545548BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $609,366 — a 60.8k%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 May 2, 2013 would be worth approximately $609,366 today, representing a 60.8k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $117.02, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 8.545548 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $117.02 on May 2, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 609.4x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 2, 2013 at $117.02 per BTC would have grown to approximately $60,937 today — a 60.8k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $117.02 resulted in a 60836.6% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since May 2, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $117.02 to $71,308 — a 609.4x 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.