What if you bought Bitcoin on December 2, 2016?
Bitcoin was trading at $755.38 on December 2, 2016. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2016-12-02
BTC price then
$755.38
0.132384 BTC bought
Value today
$9,440
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$9,340
+9340.0%
You invested
$500.00
on 2016-12-02
BTC price then
$755.38
0.661919 BTC bought
Value today
$47,200
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$46,700
+9340.0%
You invested
$1,000
on 2016-12-02
BTC price then
$755.38
1.3238 BTC bought
Value today
$94,400
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$93,400
+9340.0%
You invested
$5,000
on 2016-12-02
BTC price then
$755.38
6.6192 BTC bought
Value today
$472,001
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$467,001
+9340.0%
You invested
$10,000
on 2016-12-02
BTC price then
$755.38
13.2384 BTC bought
Value today
$944,002
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$934,002
+9340.0%
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Bitcoin on December 2, 2016 — Investment Analysis
On December 2, 2016, one Bitcoin cost $755.38. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 1.323837BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $94,400 — a +9340.0%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 2, 2016 would be worth approximately $94,400 today, representing a +9340.0% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $755.38, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 1.323837 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $755.38 on December 2, 2016. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 94.4x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 2, 2016 at $755.38 per BTC would have grown to approximately $9,440 today — a +9340.0% return over 10 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2016 at $755.38 resulted in a 9340.0% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 2, 2016, Bitcoin has gone from $755.38 to $71,308 — a 94.4x 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.