What if you bought Bitcoin on December 2, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $3,958 on December 2, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-12-02
BTC price then
$3,958
0.025264 BTC bought
Value today
$1,802
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,702
+1701.6%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-12-02
BTC price then
$3,958
0.126322 BTC bought
Value today
$9,008
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$8,508
+1701.6%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-12-02
BTC price then
$3,958
0.252645 BTC bought
Value today
$18,016
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$17,016
+1701.6%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-12-02
BTC price then
$3,958
1.2632 BTC bought
Value today
$90,078
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$85,078
+1701.6%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-12-02
BTC price then
$3,958
2.5264 BTC bought
Value today
$180,156
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$170,156
+1701.6%
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Bitcoin on December 2, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On December 2, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $3,958. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.252645BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $18,016 — a +1701.6%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 December 2, 2018 would be worth approximately $18,016 today, representing a +1701.6% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $3,958, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.252645 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $3,958 on December 2, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 18.0x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 2, 2018 at $3,958 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,802 today — a +1701.6% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $3,958 resulted in a 1701.6% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 2, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $3,958 to $71,308 — a 18.0x 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.