What if you bought Bitcoin on August 2, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $106.13 on August 2, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-08-02
BTC price then
$106.13
0.942241 BTC bought
Value today
$67,189
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$67,089
67.1k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-08-02
BTC price then
$106.13
4.7112 BTC bought
Value today
$335,946
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$335,446
67.1k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-08-02
BTC price then
$106.13
9.4224 BTC bought
Value today
$671,893
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$670,893
67.1k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-08-02
BTC price then
$106.13
47.1120 BTC bought
Value today
$3.36M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3.35M
67.1k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-08-02
BTC price then
$106.13
94.2241 BTC bought
Value today
$6.72M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$6.71M
67.1k%
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Bitcoin on August 2, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On August 2, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $106.13. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 9.422406BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $671,893 — a 67.1k%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 August 2, 2013 would be worth approximately $671,893 today, representing a 67.1k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $106.13, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 9.422406 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $106.13 on August 2, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 671.9x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on August 2, 2013 at $106.13 per BTC would have grown to approximately $67,189 today — a 67.1k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $106.13 resulted in a 67089.3% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since August 2, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $106.13 to $71,308 — a 671.9x 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.