What if you bought Bitcoin on May 31, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $7,501 on May 31, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-05-31
BTC price then
$7,501
0.013332 BTC bought
Value today
$950.67
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$850.67
+850.7%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-05-31
BTC price then
$7,501
0.066659 BTC bought
Value today
$4,753
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$4,253
+850.7%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-05-31
BTC price then
$7,501
0.133319 BTC bought
Value today
$9,507
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$8,507
+850.7%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-05-31
BTC price then
$7,501
0.666594 BTC bought
Value today
$47,533
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$42,533
+850.7%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-05-31
BTC price then
$7,501
1.3332 BTC bought
Value today
$95,067
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$85,067
+850.7%
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Bitcoin on May 31, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On May 31, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $7,501. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.133319BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $9,507 — a +850.7%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 31, 2018 would be worth approximately $9,507 today, representing a +850.7% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $7,501, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.133319 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $7,501 on May 31, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 9.5x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on May 31, 2018 at $7,501 per BTC would have grown to approximately $950.67 today — a +850.7% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $7,501 resulted in a 850.7% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since May 31, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $7,501 to $71,308 — a 9.5x 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.