What if you bought Bitcoin on May 13, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $8,315 on May 13, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-05-13
BTC price then
$8,315
0.012027 BTC bought
Value today
$857.59
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$757.59
+757.6%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-05-13
BTC price then
$8,315
0.060133 BTC bought
Value today
$4,288
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3,788
+757.6%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-05-13
BTC price then
$8,315
0.120265 BTC bought
Value today
$8,576
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$7,576
+757.6%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-05-13
BTC price then
$8,315
0.601327 BTC bought
Value today
$42,879
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$37,879
+757.6%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-05-13
BTC price then
$8,315
1.2027 BTC bought
Value today
$85,759
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$75,759
+757.6%
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Bitcoin on May 13, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On May 13, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $8,315. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.120265BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $8,576 — a +757.6%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 13, 2018 would be worth approximately $8,576 today, representing a +757.6% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $8,315, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.120265 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $8,315 on May 13, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 8.6x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 13, 2018 at $8,315 per BTC would have grown to approximately $857.59 today — a +757.6% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $8,315 resulted in a 757.6% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since May 13, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $8,315 to $71,308 — a 8.6x 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.