What if you bought Bitcoin on July 21, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $101.87 on July 21, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-07-21
BTC price then
$101.87
0.981643 BTC bought
Value today
$69,999
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$69,899
69.9k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-07-21
BTC price then
$101.87
4.9082 BTC bought
Value today
$349,995
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$349,495
69.9k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-07-21
BTC price then
$101.87
9.8164 BTC bought
Value today
$699,990
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$698,990
69.9k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-07-21
BTC price then
$101.87
49.0822 BTC bought
Value today
$3.50M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3.49M
69.9k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-07-21
BTC price then
$101.87
98.1643 BTC bought
Value today
$7.00M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$6.99M
69.9k%
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Bitcoin on July 21, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On July 21, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $101.87. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 9.816433BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $699,990 — a 69.9k%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 July 21, 2013 would be worth approximately $699,990 today, representing a 69.9k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $101.87, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 9.816433 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $101.87 on July 21, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 700.0x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on July 21, 2013 at $101.87 per BTC would have grown to approximately $69,999 today — a 69.9k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $101.87 resulted in a 69899.0% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since July 21, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $101.87 to $71,308 — a 700.0x 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.