What if you bought Bitcoin on February 8, 2021?
Tesla buys Bitcoin
Bitcoin was trading at $46,891 on February 8, 2021. Here's what different investments would be worth today at $71,308.
You invested
$100.00
on 2021-02-08
BTC price then
$46,891
0.002133 BTC bought
Value today
$152.07
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$52.07
+52.1%
You invested
$500.00
on 2021-02-08
BTC price then
$46,891
0.010663 BTC bought
Value today
$760.36
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$260.36
+52.1%
You invested
$1,000
on 2021-02-08
BTC price then
$46,891
0.021326 BTC bought
Value today
$1,521
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$520.72
+52.1%
You invested
$5,000
on 2021-02-08
BTC price then
$46,891
0.106630 BTC bought
Value today
$7,604
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$2,604
+52.1%
You invested
$10,000
on 2021-02-08
BTC price then
$46,891
0.213260 BTC bought
Value today
$15,207
BTC at $71,308
Profit
+$5,207
+52.1%
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Bitcoin on February 8, 2021: Tesla buys Bitcoin
February 8, 2021 was the day Tesla revealed a $1.5 billion Bitcoin purchase in its SEC filing. BTC surged past $46,000 on the news. Elon Musk's endorsement brought unprecedented mainstream attention and opened the door for other corporations to consider Bitcoin on their balance sheets. The move validated years of 'Bitcoin as corporate treasury' advocacy by MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor.
On February 8, 2021, one Bitcoin cost $46,891. A $1,000 investment would have purchased 0.021326BTC. At today's price of $71,308, that holding would be worth $1,521 — a +52.1%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 February 8, 2021 would be worth approximately $1,521 today, representing a +52.1% return. Bitcoin's price on that date was $46,891, and it is now $71,308. This translates to owning approximately 0.021326 BTC.
Bitcoin was trading at approximately $46,891 on February 8, 2021. At today's price of $71,308, that represents a 1.5x increase. This date is notable as the Tesla buys Bitcoin.
A $100 Bitcoin purchase on February 8, 2021 at $46,891 per BTC would have grown to approximately $152.07 today — a +52.1% return over 5 years.
Based on Bitcoin Gate's historical analysis, buying Bitcoin in 2021 at $46,891 resulted in a 52.1% return to date. This investment is still in profit despite volatility.
Since February 8, 2021, Bitcoin has gone from $46,891 to $71,308 — a 1.5x 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.