What if you bought Bitcoin on March 13, 2020?
COVID crash bottom
Bitcoin was trading at $5,133 on March 13, 2020. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2020-03-13
BTC price then
$5,133
0.019481 BTC bought
Value today
$1,389
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,289
+1289.1%
You invested
$500.00
on 2020-03-13
BTC price then
$5,133
0.097405 BTC bought
Value today
$6,946
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$6,446
+1289.1%
You invested
$1,000
on 2020-03-13
BTC price then
$5,133
0.194809 BTC bought
Value today
$13,891
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$12,891
+1289.1%
You invested
$5,000
on 2020-03-13
BTC price then
$5,133
0.974046 BTC bought
Value today
$69,457
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$64,457
+1289.1%
You invested
$10,000
on 2020-03-13
BTC price then
$5,133
1.9481 BTC bought
Value today
$138,914
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$128,914
+1289.1%
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Bitcoin on March 13, 2020: COVID crash bottom
March 13, 2020 was the aftermath of Black Thursday, with Bitcoin stabilizing around $5,133 after the worst single-day crash in years. Global central banks had begun signaling unlimited monetary stimulus, and the narrative of 'money printer go brrrr' would soon become Bitcoin's strongest bull case. Buyers at these levels caught what many call the best risk/reward entry in Bitcoin's modern history.
On March 13, 2020, one Bitcoin cost $5,133. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.194809BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $13,891 — a +1289.1%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 March 13, 2020 would be worth approximately $13,891 today, representing a +1289.1% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $5,133, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.194809 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $5,133 on March 13, 2020. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 13.9x increase. This date is notable as the COVID crash bottom.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on March 13, 2020 at $5,133 per BTC would have grown to approximately $1,389 today — a +1289.1% return over 6 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2020 at $5,133 resulted in a 1289.1% return to date. This was an exceptional entry point.
Since March 13, 2020, Bitcoin has gone from $5,133 to $71,308 — a 13.9x 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.