What if you bought Bitcoin on May 17, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $121.33 on May 17, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-05-17
BTC price then
$121.33
0.824198 BTC bought
Value today
$58,772
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$58,672
58.7k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-05-17
BTC price then
$121.33
4.1210 BTC bought
Value today
$293,860
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$293,360
58.7k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-05-17
BTC price then
$121.33
8.2420 BTC bought
Value today
$587,719
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$586,719
58.7k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-05-17
BTC price then
$121.33
41.2099 BTC bought
Value today
$2.94M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2.93M
58.7k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-05-17
BTC price then
$121.33
82.4198 BTC bought
Value today
$5.88M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5.87M
58.7k%
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Bitcoin on May 17, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On May 17, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $121.33. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 8.241985BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $587,719 — a 58.7k%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 17, 2013 would be worth approximately $587,719 today, representing a 58.7k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $121.33, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 8.241985 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $121.33 on May 17, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 587.7x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 17, 2013 at $121.33 per BTC would have grown to approximately $58,772 today — a 58.7k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $121.33 resulted in a 58671.9% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since May 17, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $121.33 to $71,308 — a 587.7x 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.