What if you bought Bitcoin on September 15, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $138.65 on September 15, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-09-15
BTC price then
$138.65
0.721241 BTC bought
Value today
$51,430
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$51,330
51.3k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-09-15
BTC price then
$138.65
3.6062 BTC bought
Value today
$257,151
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$256,651
51.3k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-09-15
BTC price then
$138.65
7.2124 BTC bought
Value today
$514,302
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$513,302
51.3k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-09-15
BTC price then
$138.65
36.0620 BTC bought
Value today
$2.57M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2.57M
51.3k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-09-15
BTC price then
$138.65
72.1241 BTC bought
Value today
$5.14M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5.13M
51.3k%
Share your result
New to Bitcoin? Start here.
Our free 10-module course covers everything from the basics to self-custody — no jargon, no shilling.
Ready to plan your Bitcoin future?
Use our free FIRE Calculator to see when Bitcoin could help you retire. Plus — a free 10-module Bitcoin course.
Bitcoin on September 15, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On September 15, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $138.65. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 7.212405BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $514,302 — a 51.3k%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 September 15, 2013 would be worth approximately $514,302 today, representing a 51.3k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $138.65, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 7.212405 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $138.65 on September 15, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 514.3x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on September 15, 2013 at $138.65 per BTC would have grown to approximately $51,430 today — a 51.3k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $138.65 resulted in a 51330.2% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since September 15, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $138.65 to $71,308 — a 514.3x 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.