What if you bought Bitcoin on May 2, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $9,142 on May 2, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-05-02
BTC price then
$9,142
0.010939 BTC bought
Value today
$780.01
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$680.01
+680.0%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-05-02
BTC price then
$9,142
0.054693 BTC bought
Value today
$3,900
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3,400
+680.0%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-05-02
BTC price then
$9,142
0.109386 BTC bought
Value today
$7,800
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$6,800
+680.0%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-05-02
BTC price then
$9,142
0.546931 BTC bought
Value today
$39,001
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$34,001
+680.0%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-05-02
BTC price then
$9,142
1.0939 BTC bought
Value today
$78,001
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$68,001
+680.0%
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Bitcoin on May 2, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On May 2, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $9,142. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.109386BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $7,800 — a +680.0%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 May 2, 2018 would be worth approximately $7,800 today, representing a +680.0% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $9,142, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.109386 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $9,142 on May 2, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 7.8x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 2, 2018 at $9,142 per BTC would have grown to approximately $780.01 today — a +680.0% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $9,142 resulted in a 680.0% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since May 2, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $9,142 to $71,308 — a 7.8x 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.