What if you bought Bitcoin on March 13, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $8,730 on March 13, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-03-13
BTC price then
$8,730
0.011455 BTC bought
Value today
$816.82
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$716.82
+716.8%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-03-13
BTC price then
$8,730
0.057274 BTC bought
Value today
$4,084
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3,584
+716.8%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-03-13
BTC price then
$8,730
0.114548 BTC bought
Value today
$8,168
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$7,168
+716.8%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-03-13
BTC price then
$8,730
0.572741 BTC bought
Value today
$40,841
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$35,841
+716.8%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-03-13
BTC price then
$8,730
1.1455 BTC bought
Value today
$81,682
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$71,682
+716.8%
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Bitcoin on March 13, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On March 13, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $8,730. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.114548BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $8,168 — a +716.8%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 March 13, 2018 would be worth approximately $8,168 today, representing a +716.8% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $8,730, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.114548 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $8,730 on March 13, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 8.2x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on March 13, 2018 at $8,730 per BTC would have grown to approximately $816.82 today — a +716.8% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $8,730 resulted in a 716.8% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since March 13, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $8,730 to $71,308 — a 8.2x 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.