What if you bought Bitcoin on September 20, 2016?
Bitcoin was trading at $595.99 on September 20, 2016. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2016-09-20
BTC price then
$595.99
0.167788 BTC bought
Value today
$11,965
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$11,865
11.9k%
You invested
$500.00
on 2016-09-20
BTC price then
$595.99
0.838940 BTC bought
Value today
$59,823
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$59,323
11.9k%
You invested
$1,000
on 2016-09-20
BTC price then
$595.99
1.6779 BTC bought
Value today
$119,646
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$118,646
11.9k%
You invested
$5,000
on 2016-09-20
BTC price then
$595.99
8.3894 BTC bought
Value today
$598,232
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$593,232
11.9k%
You invested
$10,000
on 2016-09-20
BTC price then
$595.99
16.7788 BTC bought
Value today
$1.20M
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1.19M
11.9k%
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 20, 2016 — Investment Analysis
On September 20, 2016, one Bitcoin cost $595.99. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 1.677881BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $119,646 — a 11.9k%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 20, 2016 would be worth approximately $119,646 today, representing a 11.9k% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $595.99, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 1.677881 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $595.99 on September 20, 2016. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 119.6x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on September 20, 2016 at $595.99 per BTC would have grown to approximately $11,965 today — a 11.9k% return over 10 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2016 at $595.99 resulted in a 11864.6% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since September 20, 2016, Bitcoin has gone from $595.99 to $71,308 — a 119.6x 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.