What if you bought Bitcoin on December 18, 2020?
Bitcoin was trading at $21,019 on December 18, 2020. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2020-12-18
BTC price then
$21,019
0.004758 BTC bought
Value today
$339.26
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$239.26
+239.3%
You invested
$500.00
on 2020-12-18
BTC price then
$21,019
0.023788 BTC bought
Value today
$1,696
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$1,196
+239.3%
You invested
$1,000
on 2020-12-18
BTC price then
$21,019
0.047576 BTC bought
Value today
$3,393
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2,393
+239.3%
You invested
$5,000
on 2020-12-18
BTC price then
$21,019
0.237881 BTC bought
Value today
$16,963
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$11,963
+239.3%
You invested
$10,000
on 2020-12-18
BTC price then
$21,019
0.475762 BTC bought
Value today
$33,926
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$23,926
+239.3%
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Bitcoin on December 18, 2020 — Investment Analysis
On December 18, 2020, one Bitcoin cost $21,019. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.047576BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $3,393 — a +239.3%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 18, 2020 would be worth approximately $3,393 today, representing a +239.3% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $21,019, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.047576 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $21,019 on December 18, 2020. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 3.4x increase.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on December 18, 2020 at $21,019 per BTC would have grown to approximately $339.26 today — a +239.3% return over 6 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2020 at $21,019 resulted in a 239.3% return to date. This was a strong entry point.
Since December 18, 2020, Bitcoin has gone from $21,019 to $71,308 — a 3.4x 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.