What if you bought Bitcoin on November 20, 2016?
Bitcoin was trading at $733.68 on November 20, 2016. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2016-11-20
BTC price then
$733.68
0.136299 BTC bought
Value today
$9,719
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$9,619
+9619.2%
You invested
$500.00
on 2016-11-20
BTC price then
$733.68
0.681496 BTC bought
Value today
$48,596
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$48,096
+9619.2%
You invested
$1,000
on 2016-11-20
BTC price then
$733.68
1.3630 BTC bought
Value today
$97,192
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$96,192
+9619.2%
You invested
$5,000
on 2016-11-20
BTC price then
$733.68
6.8150 BTC bought
Value today
$485,961
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$480,961
+9619.2%
You invested
$10,000
on 2016-11-20
BTC price then
$733.68
13.6299 BTC bought
Value today
$971,922
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$961,922
+9619.2%
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Bitcoin on November 20, 2016 — Investment Analysis
On November 20, 2016, one Bitcoin cost $733.68. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 1.362992BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $97,192 — a +9619.2%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 November 20, 2016 would be worth approximately $97,192 today, representing a +9619.2% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $733.68, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 1.362992 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $733.68 on November 20, 2016. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 97.2x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on November 20, 2016 at $733.68 per BTC would have grown to approximately $9,719 today — a +9619.2% return over 10 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2016 at $733.68 resulted in a 9619.2% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since November 20, 2016, Bitcoin has gone from $733.68 to $71,308 — a 97.2x 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.