$1,000 in Bitcoin 10 years ago = $193,873
If I'd invested $1,000 in Bitcoin
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $893 | -11% |
| 3 years ago | $5,045 | +404% |
| 5 years ago | $2,878 | +188% |
| 10 years ago | $193,873 | +19287% |
| since inception (2014) | $246,734 | +24573% |
Return by year (Bitcoin)
| Year ▼ | Return i ↕ | $1,000 invested at year start i ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -5% | $954 (-5%) |
| 2025 | -6% | $893 (-11%) |
| 2024 | +121% | $1,975 (+98%) |
| 2023 | +155% | $5,045 (+404%) |
| 2022 | -64% | $1,803 (+80%) |
| 2021 | +60% | $2,878 (+188%) |
| 2020 | +303% | $11,604 (+1060%) |
| 2019 | +92% | $22,303 (+2130%) |
| 2018 | -74% | $5,897 (+490%) |
| 2017 | +1369% | $86,616 (+8562%) |
| 2016 | +124% | $193,873 (+19287%) |
Frequently asked questions
Is it too late to invest in Bitcoin? Is now a good time?
We don't predict the future. But over 10 years Bitcoin returned +69%/yr on average (best year 2017, worst 2018) — $1,000 would have become $193,873. That's the past, not a guarantee, but it puts "too late?" in perspective. Year-by-year returns are in the table above.
What return does Bitcoin give on average per year?
Over the last 10 years, Bitcoin returned on average +69%/yr (price performance, excluding dividends). Best year: 2017 (+1369%), worst: 2018 (-74%). Past returns don't guarantee future ones.
How much would $1,000 invested in Bitcoin 5 years ago be worth?
About $2,878 today (+188% over 5 years). The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year breakdown is in the table above. Price performance, excluding dividends.
Is Bitcoin a good long-term investment?
This isn't advice. Historically, Bitcoin has risen over the long run (+69%/yr over 10 years), but with down years (worst: 2018). A broad index investment is judged over time and by diversification, not by timing — decide based on your horizon and risk tolerance.