If you had invested $1,000 in Bitcoin in 2017
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of Bitcoin (BTC) on Aug 14, 2017 at $4,086, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $83,625).
$1,000 bought 0.244721 BTC. Over 9.1 years the position reached a high of $30,219 (Sep 29, 2025) and a low of $790 (Dec 10, 2018), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -82.9%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $11,000 into $62,184 (+465.3%) — see the Bitcoin DCA since 2017.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | BTC price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $13,716 | $3,357 | +235.7% |
| 2018 | $3,988 | $976 | -70.9% |
| 2019 | $7,359 | $1,801 | +84.5% |
| 2020 | $33,000 | $8,076 | +348.4% |
| 2021 | $47,286 | $11,572 | +43.3% |
| 2022 | $16,617 | $4,066 | -64.9% |
| 2023 | $42,284 | $10,348 | +154.5% |
| 2024 | $98,364 | $24,072 | +132.6% |
| 2025 | $91,530 | $22,399 | -6.9% |
| 2026 (to date) | $83,625 | $20,465 | -8.6% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2017 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $2,046 |
| $500 | $10,232 |
| $1,000 | $20,465 |
| $5,000 | $102,324 |
| $10,000 | $204,648 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2017
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | $8,990 | 8.99× | +799.0% |
Historical simulation, not a forecast or advice. Uses weekly closing prices in USD (USDT pairs); ignores fees, spreads and taxes. Past performance does not predict future results; crypto prices can fall to zero. Disclaimer · Methodology.
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FAQ
How much would $1,000 in Bitcoin in 2017 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of BTC at the first weekly close of 2017 (Aug 14, 2017, $4,086 per coin) would be worth about $20,465 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 20.46× the initial amount (+1,946.5%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a BTC investment made in 2017?
Its value fell as low as $790 around Dec 10, 2018, and the largest drop from a previous high was -82.9%.
Is it too late to buy Bitcoin?
This site does not give investment advice and cannot predict prices. Past returns of BTC say nothing about future returns; only invest what you can afford to lose.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.