What if you bought Bitcoin on December 19, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $3,386 on December 19, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-12-19
BTC price then
$3,386
0.029534 BTC bought
Value today
$2,106
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2,006
+2006.0%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-12-19
BTC price then
$3,386
0.147670 BTC bought
Value today
$10,530
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$10,030
+2006.0%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-12-19
BTC price then
$3,386
0.295340 BTC bought
Value today
$21,060
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$20,060
+2006.0%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-12-19
BTC price then
$3,386
1.4767 BTC bought
Value today
$105,300
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$100,300
+2006.0%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-12-19
BTC price then
$3,386
2.9534 BTC bought
Value today
$210,601
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$200,601
+2006.0%
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Bitcoin on December 19, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On December 19, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $3,386. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.295340BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $21,060 — a +2006.0%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 19, 2018 would be worth approximately $21,060 today, representing a +2006.0% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $3,386, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.295340 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $3,386 on December 19, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 21.1x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 19, 2018 at $3,386 per BTC would have grown to approximately $2,106 today — a +2006.0% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $3,386 resulted in a 2006.0% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 19, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $3,386 to $71,308 — a 21.1x 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.