What if you bought Bitcoin on August 20, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $6,450 on August 20, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-08-20
BTC price then
$6,450
0.015504 BTC bought
Value today
$1,106
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,006
+1005.6%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-08-20
BTC price then
$6,450
0.077519 BTC bought
Value today
$5,528
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5,028
+1005.6%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-08-20
BTC price then
$6,450
0.155039 BTC bought
Value today
$11,056
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$10,056
+1005.6%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-08-20
BTC price then
$6,450
0.775194 BTC bought
Value today
$55,278
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$50,278
+1005.6%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-08-20
BTC price then
$6,450
1.5504 BTC bought
Value today
$110,555
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$100,555
+1005.6%
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Bitcoin on August 20, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On August 20, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $6,450. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.155039BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $11,056 — a +1005.6%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 August 20, 2018 would be worth approximately $11,056 today, representing a +1005.6% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $6,450, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.155039 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $6,450 on August 20, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 11.1x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on August 20, 2018 at $6,450 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,106 today — a +1005.6% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $6,450 resulted in a 1005.6% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since August 20, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $6,450 to $71,308 — a 11.1x 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.