What if you bought Bitcoin on August 17, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $121.48 on August 17, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-08-17
BTC price then
$121.48
0.823181 BTC bought
Value today
$58,699
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$58,599
58.6k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-08-17
BTC price then
$121.48
4.1159 BTC bought
Value today
$293,497
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$292,997
58.6k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-08-17
BTC price then
$121.48
8.2318 BTC bought
Value today
$586,994
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$585,994
58.6k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-08-17
BTC price then
$121.48
41.1590 BTC bought
Value today
$2.93M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2.93M
58.6k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-08-17
BTC price then
$121.48
82.3181 BTC bought
Value today
$5.87M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5.86M
58.6k%
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Bitcoin on August 17, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On August 17, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $121.48. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 8.231808BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $586,994 — a 58.6k%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 17, 2013 would be worth approximately $586,994 today, representing a 58.6k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $121.48, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 8.231808 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $121.48 on August 17, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 587.0x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on August 17, 2013 at $121.48 per BTC would have grown to approximately $58,699 today — a 58.6k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $121.48 resulted in a 58599.4% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since August 17, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $121.48 to $71,308 — a 587.0x 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.