What if you bought Bitcoin on January 1, 2018?
Start of 2018
Bitcoin was trading at $13,423 on January 1, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-01-01
BTC price then
$13,423
0.007450 BTC bought
Value today
$531.23
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$431.23
+431.2%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-01-01
BTC price then
$13,423
0.037249 BTC bought
Value today
$2,656
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2,156
+431.2%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-01-01
BTC price then
$13,423
0.074498 BTC bought
Value today
$5,312
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$4,312
+431.2%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-01-01
BTC price then
$13,423
0.372489 BTC bought
Value today
$26,561
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$21,561
+431.2%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-01-01
BTC price then
$13,423
0.744978 BTC bought
Value today
$53,123
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$43,123
+431.2%
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Bitcoin on January 1, 2018: Start of 2018
Bitcoin started 2018 near $14,000, just weeks after its $20K peak. The year would bring an 84% drawdown in the infamous 'crypto winter.'
On January 1, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $13,423. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.074498BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $5,312 — a +431.2%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 January 1, 2018 would be worth approximately $5,312 today, representing a +431.2% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $13,423, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.074498 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $13,423 on January 1, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 5.3x increase. This date is notable as the Start of 2018.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on January 1, 2018 at $13,423 per BTC would have grown to approximately $531.23 today — a +431.2% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $13,423 resulted in a 431.2% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since January 1, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $13,423 to $71,308 — a 5.3x 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.