What if you bought Bitcoin on December 15, 2018?
Crypto Winter Bottom
Bitcoin was trading at $3,244 on December 15, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-12-15
BTC price then
$3,244
0.030823 BTC bought
Value today
$2,198
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2,098
+2097.9%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-12-15
BTC price then
$3,244
0.154113 BTC bought
Value today
$10,989
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$10,489
+2097.9%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-12-15
BTC price then
$3,244
0.308225 BTC bought
Value today
$21,979
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$20,979
+2097.9%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-12-15
BTC price then
$3,244
1.5411 BTC bought
Value today
$109,895
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$104,895
+2097.9%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-12-15
BTC price then
$3,244
3.0823 BTC bought
Value today
$219,789
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$209,789
+2097.9%
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Bitcoin on December 15, 2018: Crypto Winter Bottom
December 15, 2018 marked the depths of 'crypto winter,' with Bitcoin trading around $3,244 — down 84% from its peak. Media proclaimed Bitcoin dead once again. Yet the low valuations attracted a new generation of builders: the Lightning Network advanced, Fidelity launched crypto services, and the groundwork was laid for institutional adoption. Patient buyers at this level saw extraordinary returns.
On December 15, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $3,244. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.308225BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $21,979 — a +2097.9%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 15, 2018 would be worth approximately $21,979 today, representing a +2097.9% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $3,244, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.308225 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $3,244 on December 15, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 22.0x increase. This date is notable as the Crypto Winter Bottom.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 15, 2018 at $3,244 per BTC would have grown to approximately $2,198 today — a +2097.9% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $3,244 resulted in a 2097.9% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 15, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $3,244 to $71,308 — a 22.0x 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.