What if you bought Bitcoin on December 1, 2016?
Bitcoin was trading at $749.12 on December 1, 2016. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2016-12-01
BTC price then
$749.12
0.133490 BTC bought
Value today
$9,519
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$9,419
+9418.9%
You invested
$500.00
on 2016-12-01
BTC price then
$749.12
0.667450 BTC bought
Value today
$47,595
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$47,095
+9418.9%
You invested
$1,000
on 2016-12-01
BTC price then
$749.12
1.3349 BTC bought
Value today
$95,189
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$94,189
+9418.9%
You invested
$5,000
on 2016-12-01
BTC price then
$749.12
6.6745 BTC bought
Value today
$475,945
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$470,945
+9418.9%
You invested
$10,000
on 2016-12-01
BTC price then
$749.12
13.3490 BTC bought
Value today
$951,890
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$941,890
+9418.9%
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Bitcoin on December 1, 2016 — Investment Analysis
On December 1, 2016, one Bitcoin cost $749.12. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 1.334900BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $95,189 — a +9418.9%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 1, 2016 would be worth approximately $95,189 today, representing a +9418.9% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $749.12, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 1.334900 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $749.12 on December 1, 2016. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 95.2x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 1, 2016 at $749.12 per BTC would have grown to approximately $9,519 today — a +9418.9% return over 10 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2016 at $749.12 resulted in a 9418.9% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 1, 2016, Bitcoin has gone from $749.12 to $71,308 — a 95.2x 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.