Historical returns Bitcoin
Profitability table BTC by year, quarter, and month since inception. Best and worst periods for Bitcoin, comparison with S&P 500 and gold.
Profitability Bitcoin by year
| Year | Starting price | Price end | Profitability | Phase of the cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,800 | $93,500 | +118% | Bull market |
| 2023 | $16,500 | $42,800 | +159% | Recovery |
| 2022 | $46,200 | $16,500 | -64% | Bear market |
| 2021 | $29,300 | $46,200 | +58% | Bull market |
| 2020 | $7,200 | $29,300 | +307% | Bull run start |
| 2019 | $3,700 | $7,200 | +95% | Early bull |
| 2018 | $13,800 | $3,700 | -73% | Bear market |
| 2017 | $998 | $13,800 | +1,282% | Bull market |
Income patterns Bitcoin: what does history say?
Bitcoin — the most profitable asset in financial history, as of 2024. Over the 15 years from 2009 to 2024, a $1,000 investment would have turned into tens of millions of dollars. But this return was achieved through periods of drawdowns of -80% and higher—not every investor could psychologically survive them without selling.
Four-year cycles Bitcoin closely linked to the halving, an event that halves the rewards for miners. After the 2012 halving, Bitcoin rose from $12 to $1,150 (+9,900%). After the 2016 halving, it rose from $650 to $19,800. After the 2020 halving, it rose from $8,700 to $69,000. After the 2024 halving (April), the market will follow another cycle.
The best months Bitcoin Statistically, October, November, and December. Historically, September is the weakest month (the term "Rektember"). The first quarter of the year often shows strong growth after consolidation in December. These patterns are statistically stable, but not a guarantee.