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What If I Invested $1,000 in Bitcoin?
What if you put $1,000 into Bitcoin, gold, or the S&P 500 on a past date? Choose any day since 2010 and see how much your money would be worth today.
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$1,000 Time Machine
Pick any date since 2010 and see how $1,000 would have grown.
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If you invested $1,000 on ..., here is what it would be worth today.
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Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Estimates exclude fees, taxes, and execution costs.
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How the Time Machine works
We normalize both assets to $1,000 on your chosen date and follow the price path forward. The math is simple, transparent, and designed for quick insight.
Aligned daily closes
We align BTC and spot gold to the same trading days to avoid false gaps.
Simple growth math
Value today = $1,000 x (price today / price on start date).
Transparent caveats
No fees, taxes, or custody costs are included. This is a pure price snapshot.
Want the full methodology? Read our data process.
FAQ
How does the calculator work?
We take daily closing prices for Bitcoin and spot gold, normalize them to $1,000 on your chosen date, and compute the value today.
Why does my date sometimes change?
If your chosen date falls on a weekend or holiday with no price, we snap to the last available trading day and show a note.
Is this financial advice?
No. This calculator is for education and curiosity only. It does not account for taxes, fees, or individual risk.
Can I compare other assets?
You can compare Bitcoin vs Gold, Bitcoin vs the S&P 500 (SPY), and Ethereum vs Bitcoin today. More pairs are coming as we expand our data bundles.
How much would $1,000 in Bitcoin be worth today?
There is no single value without a start date. Pick any date since 2010 and the calculator shows the exact value today based on daily prices.
Is Bitcoin a better investment than gold?
It depends on the timeframe and your risk tolerance. Bitcoin has had higher returns in many periods, but it is far more volatile than gold.
Why compare Bitcoin to the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 (via SPY) is a common benchmark for long-term stock market returns. Comparing helps you see the opportunity cost versus a traditional equity index.
How accurate is this Bitcoin calculator?
It is accurate for price-only returns using daily closes and aligned trading days, but it excludes fees, taxes, dividends, and execution costs.
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