What if you bought Bitcoin on December 29, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $3,713 on December 29, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-12-29
BTC price then
$3,713
0.026932 BTC bought
Value today
$1,921
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,821
+1820.5%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-12-29
BTC price then
$3,713
0.134662 BTC bought
Value today
$9,603
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$9,103
+1820.5%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-12-29
BTC price then
$3,713
0.269325 BTC bought
Value today
$19,205
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$18,205
+1820.5%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-12-29
BTC price then
$3,713
1.3466 BTC bought
Value today
$96,025
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$91,025
+1820.5%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-12-29
BTC price then
$3,713
2.6932 BTC bought
Value today
$192,050
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$182,050
+1820.5%
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Bitcoin on December 29, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On December 29, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $3,713. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.269325BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $19,205 — a +1820.5%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 29, 2018 would be worth approximately $19,205 today, representing a +1820.5% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $3,713, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.269325 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $3,713 on December 29, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 19.2x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 29, 2018 at $3,713 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,921 today — a +1820.5% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $3,713 resulted in a 1820.5% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 29, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $3,713 to $71,308 — a 19.2x 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.