What if you bought Bitcoin on December 31, 2018?
Bitcoin was trading at $3,721 on December 31, 2018. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2018-12-31
BTC price then
$3,721
0.026872 BTC bought
Value today
$1,916
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,816
+1816.2%
You invested
$500.00
on 2018-12-31
BTC price then
$3,721
0.134358 BTC bought
Value today
$9,581
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$9,081
+1816.2%
You invested
$1,000
on 2018-12-31
BTC price then
$3,721
0.268717 BTC bought
Value today
$19,162
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$18,162
+1816.2%
You invested
$5,000
on 2018-12-31
BTC price then
$3,721
1.3436 BTC bought
Value today
$95,808
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$90,808
+1816.2%
You invested
$10,000
on 2018-12-31
BTC price then
$3,721
2.6872 BTC bought
Value today
$191,617
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$181,617
+1816.2%
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Bitcoin on December 31, 2018 — Investment Analysis
On December 31, 2018, one Bitcoin cost $3,721. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.268717BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $19,162 — a +1816.2%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 31, 2018 would be worth approximately $19,162 today, representing a +1816.2% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $3,721, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.268717 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $3,721 on December 31, 2018. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 19.2x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 31, 2018 at $3,721 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,916 today — a +1816.2% return over 8 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2018 at $3,721 resulted in a 1816.2% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since December 31, 2018, Bitcoin has gone from $3,721 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.