What if you bought Bitcoin on December 20, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $3,419 on December 20, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-12-20
BTC price then
$3,419
0.029247 BTC bought
Value today
$2,086
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,986
+1985.5%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-12-20
BTC price then
$3,419
0.146233 BTC bought
Value today
$10,428
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$9,928
+1985.5%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-12-20
BTC price then
$3,419
0.292465 BTC bought
Value today
$20,855
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$19,855
+1985.5%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-12-20
BTC price then
$3,419
1.4623 BTC bought
Value today
$104,276
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$99,276
+1985.5%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-12-20
BTC price then
$3,419
2.9247 BTC bought
Value today
$208,551
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$198,551
+1985.5%
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Bitcoin on December 20, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On December 20, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $3,419. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.292465BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $20,855 — a +1985.5%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 20, 2018 would be worth approximately $20,855 today, representing a +1985.5% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $3,419, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.292465 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $3,419 on December 20, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 20.9x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 20, 2018 at $3,419 per BTC would have grown to approximately $2,086 today — a +1985.5% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $3,419 resulted in a 1985.5% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 20, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $3,419 to $71,308 — a 20.9x 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.