Bitcoin is flying high again, with the price of a token topping $52,000 Wednesday — the first time that's happened since November 2021.
That's a remarkable recovery for the ever-volatile cryptocurrency, which was trading at less than a third of its current value in November 2022.
How much $1,000 invested in bitcoin is worth, based on purchase date
If you had invested $1,000 in bitcoin one, five or 10 years ago, here's how much your money would be worth now. CNBC's calculations are based on the token's price of $51,793 as Feb. 14.
- If you had put $1,000 into bitcoin a year ago, it would have grown by 133% and be worth around $2,331 as of Feb. 14.
- If you had invested $1,000 into bitcoin five years ago, the investment would have grown by 1,352% and be worth around $14,524 as of Feb. 14.
- If you had bought $1,000 worth of bitcoin 10 years ago, it would have grown by 7,644% and be worth around $77,443 as of Feb. 14.
And if you boughtbitcoin on Jan. 11, when the ETFs launched, a $1,000 investment would now be worth $1,113.
Do your research before investing
Because cryptocurrencies are highly speculative, financial experts commonly recommend investing no more than you're willing to lose. Similarly, past performance isn't necessarily indicative of future success.
That said, a small amount of crypto can be part of a diversified investing strategy.
"I think it makes sense for most folks to hold a small holding of cryptocurrencies, maybe 1% or 2% of an entire portfolio," Chris Diodato, a CFP and founder ofWELLth Financial Planning, previously told CNBC Make It.
However, "I'm hesitant to recommend more because, in addition to its significant volatility, it doesn't produce cash flow like traditional investments — it's only worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it."
Instead of picking individual stocks or other assets, experts often recommend investing in low-cost index funds or ETFs, which offer automatic diversity. When you invest in the S&P 500, for example, you're essentially buying part of around 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S., so your investment's success isn't tied to a single company.
As of Feb.14, the S&P 500 is up about 21% compared with 12 months ago, according to CNBC's calculations. Since 2019, the index has grown by around 82% and since 2014, it has ballooned by around 172%.
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FAQs
If you had bought $1,000 worth of bitcoin 10 years ago, it would have grown by 7,644% and be worth around $77,443 as of Feb. 14.
How much is $1000 in Bitcoin today worth in 2030? ›
If Wood is correct and Bitcoin does reach $3.8 million by 2030, an investment of $1,000 would be worth over $60,000.
What was the price of Bitcoin 10 years ago? ›
According to historical data at Investing.com, Bitcoin's price never broke above $0.40 per bitcoin in 2010 but did manage to hit that level in early 2011. Then in February, it crossed $1.
What if I invested $1,000 in Bitcoin in 2013? ›
If you invested $1,000 in the world's oldest and most valuable cryptocurrency in April 2013, you'd be sitting on a balance of roughly $121,000 right now. That monster 12,000% gain is truly jaw-dropping. There might be no other asset that has performed better than Bitcoin has during the past 10 years.
What is the return of Bitcoin in 10 years? ›
Summary: As several new bitcoin exchange-traded funds become available, how should investors expect bitcoin to perform in the coming decade? Here's a framework to consider. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin's remarkable 49% average annual return over the last 10 years is unlikely to be repeated in the next decade.
How much is $1000 in Bitcoin 10 years ago? ›
If you had bought $1,000 worth of bitcoin 10 years ago, it would have grown by 7,644% and be worth around $77,443 as of Feb.
Is investing $1000 in Bitcoin worth it? ›
If we go by Wood's predictions of Bitcoin hitting $1 million in 2030, that would represent a 1,288% price increase from today's price. In turn, $1,000 in Bitcoin bought today would produce a return of $12,880 return in six years.
What would $10 in Bitcoin in 2010 be worth today? ›
$10 worth of bitcoin in 2010
Based on the $0.003 per-coin price at the time, your $10 would have purchased 3,333 bitcoins. Now, using the $3,722 current value of a bitcoin and the $445 value of one bitcoin cash, your original investment would be worth a total of nearly $13.9 million.
How much will $50 of Bitcoin be worth in 5 years? ›
After five years, the $50 investment might be worth around $67.20. If the price of Bitcoin were to climb at a rate of 25% each year, the initial investment of $50 might be worth around $129.70.
What if you invested $1,000 in Bitcoin in 2017? ›
But it recovered and hit $998.62 at the start of 2017, meaning that an investor who bought $1,000 worth would have bought slightly more than an entire Bitcoin. Today, that initial $1,000 investment would be worth $22,800.
Bitcoin Price in 2017-2019: The Surge Pt.
By December, the price had soared to nearly $20,000. That's a 20x rise in less than 12 months, and it was followed predictably by a decline through 2018 and 2019. Bitcoin wouldn't see the other side of $20,000 until late 2020.
What year did Bitcoin hit $50,000? ›
Bitcoin hit $40,000 a week into 2021, $50,000 in February 2021 and $60,000 in March 2021. After a turbulent couple of weeks in May, it dropped to less than $34,000 before rising to another all-time high close to $69,000 in November 2021.
How much will a bitcoin be worth in 20 years? ›
Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, predicts a staggering future for Bitcoin, suggesting that the value of a single Bitcoin could soar to $1 billion by 2038 to 2040.
What happens every 4 years to bitcoin? ›
Bitcoin halving is when the reward for bitcoin mining is cut in half. Halving takes place every four years. The next halving is expected to occur sometime in 2028. The halving policy was written into bitcoin's mining algorithm to counteract inflation by maintaining scarcity.
What will bitcoin be worth in 2030? ›
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction 2030
According to your price prediction input for Bitcoin, the value of BTC may increase by +5% and reach $ 91,788.91 by 2030.
How much will 1 Bitcoin be worth in 2040? ›
By 2040, the maximum price of the BTC Coin is projected to be around $5,69,240.60. Our average price forecast for Bitcoin is $5,57,632.74 in 2040. Conversely, if the market turns bearish, the minimum price level of BTC Coin could fall down to $5,42,838.40 by 2040.
What will Bitcoin be worth in 20 years? ›
Max Keiser predicts Bitcoin to be worth $200K in 2024. Fidelity predicts one Bitcoin will be worth $1B in 2038. Hal Finney predicted $22M per Bitcoin by 2045.
