What if you bought Bitcoin on May 9, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $8,597 on May 9, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-05-09
BTC price then
$8,597
0.011633 BTC bought
Value today
$829.50
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$729.50
+729.5%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-05-09
BTC price then
$8,597
0.058163 BTC bought
Value today
$4,147
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3,647
+729.5%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-05-09
BTC price then
$8,597
0.116326 BTC bought
Value today
$8,295
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$7,295
+729.5%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-05-09
BTC price then
$8,597
0.581630 BTC bought
Value today
$41,475
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$36,475
+729.5%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-05-09
BTC price then
$8,597
1.1633 BTC bought
Value today
$82,950
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$72,950
+729.5%
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Bitcoin on May 9, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On May 9, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $8,597. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.116326BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $8,295 — a +729.5%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 9, 2018 would be worth approximately $8,295 today, representing a +729.5% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $8,597, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.116326 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $8,597 on May 9, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 8.3x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 9, 2018 at $8,597 per BTC would have grown to approximately $829.50 today — a +729.5% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $8,597 resulted in a 729.5% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since May 9, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $8,597 to $71,308 — a 8.3x 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.