See exactly what a $1,000 investment in Bitcoin on 1 January 2021 would be worth today — and when you should have sold.
2021 was one of the most dramatic years in Bitcoin's history — starting the year below $30,000 and reaching an all-time high near $69,000 in November. If you had invested $1,000 in Bitcoin on 1 January 2021, the interactive chart below shows precisely what that investment would be worth at today's price, where the peak profit moment occurred, and how the market has moved since.
Use the calculator below to change the investment amount or explore a different date within the period. You can also compare Bitcoin against Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and the S&P 500 benchmark.
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The exact figure changes daily as Bitcoin's price moves. The live chart above calculates the current value automatically using real-time price data.
The green dot on the chart marks the peak profit moment — the exact date when your $1,000 investment would have been worth the most. Based on the live price data above, the peak for this window was shown on the chart above, when your $1,000 would have been worth shown on the chart above.
All price data is sourced from Yahoo Finance using weekly closing prices. Results are historical and for informational purposes only. The calculator does not account for exchange fees, taxes, or the exact timing of trades within a trading day.
Yes — Bitcoin made new all-time highs in 2024 and 2025, meaning investors who held through the 2022 bear market were eventually rewarded. The chart above shows the full journey including the recovery. Use the calculator to see the current value of your specific purchase date.
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Disclaimer: This tool displays historical market data for informational and educational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All calculations are based on weekly closing prices sourced from Yahoo Finance. Market sentiment indicators (Fear & Greed Index, Altcoin Season Index) are provided by CoinMarketCap. Nothing on this page constitutes financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Always conduct your own research before making any investment decision.