What if you bought Bitcoin on May 15, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $8,166 on May 15, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-05-15
BTC price then
$8,166
0.012246 BTC bought
Value today
$873.23
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$773.23
+773.2%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-05-15
BTC price then
$8,166
0.061229 BTC bought
Value today
$4,366
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$3,866
+773.2%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-05-15
BTC price then
$8,166
0.122459 BTC bought
Value today
$8,732
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$7,732
+773.2%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-05-15
BTC price then
$8,166
0.612293 BTC bought
Value today
$43,661
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$38,661
+773.2%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-05-15
BTC price then
$8,166
1.2246 BTC bought
Value today
$87,323
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$77,323
+773.2%
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Bitcoin on May 15, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On May 15, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $8,166. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.122459BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $8,732 — a +773.2%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 15, 2018 would be worth approximately $8,732 today, representing a +773.2% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $8,166, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.122459 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $8,166 on May 15, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 8.7x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 15, 2018 at $8,166 per BTC would have grown to approximately $873.23 today — a +773.2% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $8,166 resulted in a 773.2% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since May 15, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $8,166 to $71,308 — a 8.7x 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.