What if you bought Bitcoin on August 9, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $6,760 on August 9, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-08-09
BTC price then
$6,760
0.014793 BTC bought
Value today
$1,055
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$954.89
+954.9%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-08-09
BTC price then
$6,760
0.073967 BTC bought
Value today
$5,274
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$4,774
+954.9%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-08-09
BTC price then
$6,760
0.147935 BTC bought
Value today
$10,549
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$9,549
+954.9%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-08-09
BTC price then
$6,760
0.739673 BTC bought
Value today
$52,745
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$47,745
+954.9%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-08-09
BTC price then
$6,760
1.4793 BTC bought
Value today
$105,489
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$95,489
+954.9%
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Bitcoin on August 9, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On August 9, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $6,760. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.147935BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $10,549 — a +954.9%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 August 9, 2018 would be worth approximately $10,549 today, representing a +954.9% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $6,760, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.147935 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $6,760 on August 9, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 10.5x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on August 9, 2018 at $6,760 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,055 today — a +954.9% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $6,760 resulted in a 954.9% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since August 9, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $6,760 to $71,308 — a 10.5x 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.