What if you bought Bitcoin on September 21, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $136.83 on September 21, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-09-21
BTC price then
$136.83
0.730834 BTC bought
Value today
$52,114
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$52,014
52.0k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-09-21
BTC price then
$136.83
3.6542 BTC bought
Value today
$260,572
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$260,072
52.0k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-09-21
BTC price then
$136.83
7.3083 BTC bought
Value today
$521,143
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$520,143
52.0k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-09-21
BTC price then
$136.83
36.5417 BTC bought
Value today
$2.61M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2.60M
52.0k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-09-21
BTC price then
$136.83
73.0834 BTC bought
Value today
$5.21M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5.20M
52.0k%
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 21, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On September 21, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $136.83. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 7.308339BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $521,143 — a 52.0k%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 21, 2013 would be worth approximately $521,143 today, representing a 52.0k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $136.83, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 7.308339 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $136.83 on September 21, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 521.1x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on September 21, 2013 at $136.83 per BTC would have grown to approximately $52,114 today — a 52.0k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $136.83 resulted in a 52014.3% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since September 21, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $136.83 to $71,308 — a 521.1x 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.