What if you bought Bitcoin on October 23, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $6,331 on October 23, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-10-23
BTC price then
$6,331
0.015794 BTC bought
Value today
$1,126
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,026
+1026.3%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-10-23
BTC price then
$6,331
0.078972 BTC bought
Value today
$5,631
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5,131
+1026.3%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-10-23
BTC price then
$6,331
0.157943 BTC bought
Value today
$11,263
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$10,263
+1026.3%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-10-23
BTC price then
$6,331
0.789717 BTC bought
Value today
$56,313
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$51,313
+1026.3%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-10-23
BTC price then
$6,331
1.5794 BTC bought
Value today
$112,626
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$102,626
+1026.3%
Share your result
New to Bitcoin? Start here.
Our free 10-module course covers everything from the basics to self-custody — no jargon, no shilling.
Ready to plan your Bitcoin future?
Use our free FIRE Calculator to see when Bitcoin could help you retire. Plus — a free 10-module Bitcoin course.
Bitcoin on October 23, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On October 23, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $6,331. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.157943BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $11,263 — a +1026.3%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 23, 2018 would be worth approximately $11,263 today, representing a +1026.3% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $6,331, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.157943 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $6,331 on October 23, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 11.3x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on October 23, 2018 at $6,331 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,126 today — a +1026.3% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $6,331 resulted in a 1026.3% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since October 23, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $6,331 to $71,308 — a 11.3x 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.