What if you bought Bitcoin on May 4, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $9,023 on May 4, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-05-04
BTC price then
$9,023
0.011082 BTC bought
Value today
$790.25
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$690.25
+690.2%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-05-04
BTC price then
$9,023
0.055411 BTC bought
Value today
$3,951
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3,451
+690.2%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-05-04
BTC price then
$9,023
0.110822 BTC bought
Value today
$7,902
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$6,902
+690.2%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-05-04
BTC price then
$9,023
0.554110 BTC bought
Value today
$39,512
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$34,512
+690.2%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-05-04
BTC price then
$9,023
1.1082 BTC bought
Value today
$79,025
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$69,025
+690.2%
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Bitcoin on May 4, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On May 4, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $9,023. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.110822BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $7,902 — a +690.2%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 May 4, 2018 would be worth approximately $7,902 today, representing a +690.2% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $9,023, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.110822 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $9,023 on May 4, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 7.9x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 4, 2018 at $9,023 per BTC would have grown to approximately $790.25 today — a +690.2% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $9,023 resulted in a 690.2% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since May 4, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $9,023 to $71,308 — a 7.9x 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.