If You Invested $1,000.00 in Bitcoin in 2020

Bitcoin (BTC)

If you had invested $1,000.00 in Bitcoin in 2020, it would be worth $9,686.67 today.

Value today

$9,686.67

+868.7% total return over 6 years

Your investment grew 9.7× over 6 years.

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Investment results at a glance

Initial
$1,000.00
Final value
$9,686.67
Total return
868.7%
CAGR
44.3%
Max drawdown
-76.6%
Profit
$8,686.67
Multiple
9.69x
Annualized return
44.3%

Data through 2026-03-12.

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Scenario growth over time

$-5.0K$0.00000000$5.0K$10K$15K2020-01-012026-03-12
Scenario growth over time

Performance insights

  • Total return was +868.7%
  • Average annual return (CAGR) was +44.3%
  • Worst drawdown was -76.6%
A $1,000.00 investment in Bitcoin grew more than 9× over 6 years.

Value over time

Year2020
Value$4,027.92
Annual return
Year2021
Value$6,431.30
Annual return+59.7%
Year2022
Value$2,298.21
Annual return-64.3%
Year2023
Value$5,870.02
Annual return+155.4%
Year2024
Value$12,975.96
Annual return+121.1%
Year2025
Value$12,153.71
Annual return-6.3%
Year2026
Value$9,686.67
Annual return-20.3%

About Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009. It is widely used as a store of value and a hedge against inflation.

Bitcoin has historically gone through sharp boom‑and‑bust cycles, so long‑term results can hide significant interim volatility.

Start2020-01-01
End2026-03-12

What this shows

Results use the first available close in 2020 through 2026-03-12.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.
Where does the data come from?
We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.
Does this include dividends?
Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.

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