What if you bought Bitcoin on December 21, 2013?
Bitcoin was trading at $696.12 on December 21, 2013. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2013-12-21
BTC price then
$696.12
0.143653 BTC bought
Value today
$10,244
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$10,144
10.1k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2013-12-21
BTC price then
$696.12
0.718267 BTC bought
Value today
$51,218
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$50,718
10.1k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2013-12-21
BTC price then
$696.12
1.4365 BTC bought
Value today
$102,436
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$101,436
10.1k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2013-12-21
BTC price then
$696.12
7.1827 BTC bought
Value today
$512,182
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$507,182
10.1k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2013-12-21
BTC price then
$696.12
14.3653 BTC bought
Value today
$1.02M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1.01M
10.1k%
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Bitcoin on December 21, 2013 — Investment Analysis
On December 21, 2013, one Bitcoin cost $696.12. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 1.436534BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $102,436 — a 10.1k%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 December 21, 2013 would be worth approximately $102,436 today, representing a 10.1k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $696.12, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 1.436534 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $696.12 on December 21, 2013. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 102.4x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 21, 2013 at $696.12 per BTC would have grown to approximately $10,244 today — a 10.1k% return over 13 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2013 at $696.12 resulted in a 10143.6% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 21, 2013, Bitcoin has gone from $696.12 to $71,308 — a 102.4x 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.