What if you bought Bitcoin on October 12, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $6,438 on October 12, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-10-12
BTC price then
$6,438
0.015533 BTC bought
Value today
$1,108
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,008
+1007.7%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-10-12
BTC price then
$6,438
0.077667 BTC bought
Value today
$5,538
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5,038
+1007.7%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-10-12
BTC price then
$6,438
0.155335 BTC bought
Value today
$11,077
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$10,077
+1007.7%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-10-12
BTC price then
$6,438
0.776675 BTC bought
Value today
$55,383
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$50,383
+1007.7%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-10-12
BTC price then
$6,438
1.5533 BTC bought
Value today
$110,766
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$100,766
+1007.7%
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Bitcoin on October 12, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On October 12, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $6,438. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.155335BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $11,077 — a +1007.7%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 October 12, 2018 would be worth approximately $11,077 today, representing a +1007.7% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $6,438, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.155335 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $6,438 on October 12, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 11.1x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on October 12, 2018 at $6,438 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,108 today — a +1007.7% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $6,438 resulted in a 1007.7% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since October 12, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $6,438 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.