What if you bought Bitcoin on December 4, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $3,803 on December 4, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-12-04
BTC price then
$3,803
0.026295 BTC bought
Value today
$1,875
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,775
+1775.0%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-12-04
BTC price then
$3,803
0.131473 BTC bought
Value today
$9,375
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$8,875
+1775.0%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-12-04
BTC price then
$3,803
0.262945 BTC bought
Value today
$18,750
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$17,750
+1775.0%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-12-04
BTC price then
$3,803
1.3147 BTC bought
Value today
$93,751
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$88,751
+1775.0%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-12-04
BTC price then
$3,803
2.6295 BTC bought
Value today
$187,501
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$177,501
+1775.0%
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Bitcoin on December 4, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On December 4, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $3,803. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.262945BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $18,750 — a +1775.0%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 4, 2018 would be worth approximately $18,750 today, representing a +1775.0% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $3,803, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.262945 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $3,803 on December 4, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 18.8x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 4, 2018 at $3,803 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,875 today — a +1775.0% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $3,803 resulted in a 1775.0% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 4, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $3,803 to $71,308 — a 18.8x 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.