What if you bought Bitcoin on May 21, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $123.05 on May 21, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-05-21
BTC price then
$123.05
0.812678 BTC bought
Value today
$57,950
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$57,850
57.9k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-05-21
BTC price then
$123.05
4.0634 BTC bought
Value today
$289,752
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$289,252
57.9k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-05-21
BTC price then
$123.05
8.1268 BTC bought
Value today
$579,504
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$578,504
57.9k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-05-21
BTC price then
$123.05
40.6339 BTC bought
Value today
$2.90M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2.89M
57.9k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-05-21
BTC price then
$123.05
81.2678 BTC bought
Value today
$5.80M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5.79M
57.9k%
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Bitcoin on May 21, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On May 21, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $123.05. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 8.126778BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $579,504 — a 57.9k%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 21, 2013 would be worth approximately $579,504 today, representing a 57.9k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $123.05, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 8.126778 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $123.05 on May 21, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 579.5x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 21, 2013 at $123.05 per BTC would have grown to approximately $57,950 today — a 57.9k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $123.05 resulted in a 57850.4% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since May 21, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $123.05 to $71,308 — a 579.5x 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.