What if you bought Bitcoin on March 20, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $7,993 on March 20, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-03-20
BTC price then
$7,993
0.012511 BTC bought
Value today
$892.11
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$792.11
+792.1%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-03-20
BTC price then
$7,993
0.062554 BTC bought
Value today
$4,461
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3,961
+792.1%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-03-20
BTC price then
$7,993
0.125107 BTC bought
Value today
$8,921
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$7,921
+792.1%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-03-20
BTC price then
$7,993
0.625536 BTC bought
Value today
$44,606
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$39,606
+792.1%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-03-20
BTC price then
$7,993
1.2511 BTC bought
Value today
$89,211
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$79,211
+792.1%
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Bitcoin on March 20, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On March 20, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $7,993. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.125107BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $8,921 — a +792.1%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 20, 2018 would be worth approximately $8,921 today, representing a +792.1% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $7,993, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.125107 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $7,993 on March 20, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 8.9x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on March 20, 2018 at $7,993 per BTC would have grown to approximately $892.11 today — a +792.1% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $7,993 resulted in a 792.1% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since March 20, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $7,993 to $71,308 — a 8.9x 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.