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Bitcoin ROI Calculator

Calculate historical ROI, profit/loss, CAGR, drawdown, and performance for Bitcoin using daily closing prices.

  • Historical prices
  • ROI and CAGR
  • Drawdown metrics
  • Compare performance
  • Educational only
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Data: End-of-day close prices (cached). ℹ

Educational calculator using historical daily closing prices. Not financial advice.

Quick presets

This calculator uses historical price data. Network fees, exchange fees, and taxes are not included.

Bitcoin performance metrics

Key historical metrics from daily closing prices.

1M return
-4.2%
1Y return
-47.3%
5Y return
+97.6%
CAGR (5Y)
+14.6%
Max drawdown
-76.6%
Best year
+1318.0%
Worst year
-72.6%
Volatility
350.8%

Historical return table

PeriodReturnEst. value ($1,000)CAGR
1 month-4.2%$958.00—
1 year-47.3%$526.80-47.3%
5 years+97.6%$1,976.40+14.6%
All available data+13641.1%$137,411.50+51.6%

Based on historical daily closing prices. Excludes taxes, fees, slippage, spreads, and dividends unless stated otherwise.

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Forecast outlook

You’ve seen how Bitcoin performed in the past. Explore our forecast scenarios and related tools for a broader view.

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Forecasts are scenario-based estimates, not guarantees.

Bitcoin investment examples

Quick historical scenarios using real daily closing prices.

$100/month DCA scenario

Estimated value

$9,100.43+49.2%on $6,100 invested
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Historical daily closing prices only. Excludes fees, taxes, and dividends unless stated.

About Bitcoin (BTC)

  • What it is: Bitcoin is a decentralized digital asset and the first widely adopted cryptocurrency. It operates on a public blockchain maintained by a distributed network…
  • Market / category: Cryptocurrency
  • What this calculator measures: This calculator measures hypothetical historical ROI, profit or loss, CAGR, and drawdown using daily closing prices for your selected dates and amount.
  • Important limitations: This calculator uses available historical price data for educational return analysis only. It does not evaluate whether Bitcoin is a good or bad investment, and historical returns may differ significantly from future results.

Learn how returns are calculated in Methodology and how market data is handled in Data Sources.

How to interpret Bitcoin ROI results

  • ROI shows the total percentage gain or loss between your selected start and end dates.
  • CAGR annualizes return over the full selected period.
  • Drawdown shows the largest historical decline from peak to trough during the period, where available.
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results.
  • Fees, taxes, dividends, and spreads may affect real-world results and are not included unless stated.

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FAQ

What does the Bitcoin ROI calculator show?

It estimates hypothetical historical returns for Bitcoin based on daily closing prices for your chosen investment amount and date range. Results include ROI, profit or loss, ending value, CAGR, and drawdown metrics where available.

How is Bitcoin ROI calculated?

ROI is calculated from historical closing prices on your selected buy and sell dates. The calculator uses end-of-day closes and does not adjust for dividends, fees, or taxes unless explicitly stated.

Does this include dividends, fees, taxes, or spreads?

No. This calculator uses price-only historical data and does not include dividends, trading fees, taxes, or spreads unless explicitly stated.

Can I compare Bitcoin with another asset?

Yes. Use the compare links on this page or open the Asset Comparison Tool to compare Bitcoin (BTC) with stocks, ETFs, crypto, indexes, or commodities using historical data.

Is this historical performance financial advice?

No. This is an educational calculator for research and learning. Past performance does not guarantee future results and should not be treated as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold Bitcoin.

Where does the price data come from?

Historical cryptocurrency prices are sourced from third-party market data providers where available.

Last updated: 2026-07-17

Price data: Historical daily closing prices.

Calculation type: Educational simulation, not financial advice.

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