What if you bought Bitcoin on June 17, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $6,456 on June 17, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-06-17
BTC price then
$6,456
0.015489 BTC bought
Value today
$1,104
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,004
+1004.5%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-06-17
BTC price then
$6,456
0.077445 BTC bought
Value today
$5,522
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5,022
+1004.5%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-06-17
BTC price then
$6,456
0.154889 BTC bought
Value today
$11,045
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$10,045
+1004.5%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-06-17
BTC price then
$6,456
0.774446 BTC bought
Value today
$55,224
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$50,224
+1004.5%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-06-17
BTC price then
$6,456
1.5489 BTC bought
Value today
$110,448
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$100,448
+1004.5%
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Bitcoin on June 17, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On June 17, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $6,456. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.154889BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $11,045 — a +1004.5%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 June 17, 2018 would be worth approximately $11,045 today, representing a +1004.5% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $6,456, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.154889 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $6,456 on June 17, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 11.0x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on June 17, 2018 at $6,456 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,104 today — a +1004.5% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $6,456 resulted in a 1004.5% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since June 17, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $6,456 to $71,308 — a 11.0x 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.