What if you bought Bitcoin on December 3, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $3,891 on December 3, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-12-03
BTC price then
$3,891
0.025698 BTC bought
Value today
$1,832
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,732
+1732.5%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-12-03
BTC price then
$3,891
0.128491 BTC bought
Value today
$9,162
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$8,662
+1732.5%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-12-03
BTC price then
$3,891
0.256983 BTC bought
Value today
$18,325
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$17,325
+1732.5%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-12-03
BTC price then
$3,891
1.2849 BTC bought
Value today
$91,625
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$86,625
+1732.5%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-12-03
BTC price then
$3,891
2.5698 BTC bought
Value today
$183,249
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$173,249
+1732.5%
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Bitcoin on December 3, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On December 3, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $3,891. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.256983BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $18,325 — a +1732.5%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 3, 2018 would be worth approximately $18,325 today, representing a +1732.5% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $3,891, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.256983 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $3,891 on December 3, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 18.3x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 3, 2018 at $3,891 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,832 today — a +1732.5% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $3,891 resulted in a 1732.5% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 3, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $3,891 to $71,308 — a 18.3x 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.