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The calculator buys at the start of a year, so its answer differs from the exact-date result above.
it would be worth today
$893.96
−$106.04 loss0.89x-6.2% a year
The same $1,000 in an S&P 500 index fund: $1,333
No tax on a loss. Selling can offset tax on other gains.
Growth Over Time
Performance Metrics
Total Invested
$1,000.00
Current Value
$730.08
Total Loss
−$269.92
Multiplier
0.73x
CAGR
-27.0%
Max Drawdown
-48.8%
Inflation-Adjusted
$716.65
Benchmark Comparison
How does $1,000.00 invested 1 year ago compare across different asset classes?
| Asset | Value Today | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $730.08 | 0.73x |
| S&P 500 | $1,165.64 | 1.17x |
| Gold | $1,089.75 | 1.09x |
| Savings (2% APY) | $1,020.03 | 1.02x |
Historical Context
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. Its supply is capped at 21 million coins.
This page always measures from exactly 1 year before today, using that day's closing price. The start date moves forward one day at a time, so the result updates daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
A $1,000 investment in Bitcoin 1 year ago (on September 29, 2025) would be worth approximately $730.08 today — a 0.73x return ($269.92 loss) over 1.0 years.
Methodology & Sources
Price data: Historical prices are the January 1 opening price, from CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap and Yahoo Finance historical data. Current prices come from Yahoo Finance (CoinGecko as a backup) and refresh hourly; if that source is unavailable, the last saved price is used.
Calculation: Assumes a single purchase at the closing price exactly 1 year before today (the next trading day if markets were closed), held until today. The start date moves forward daily. No fees or taxes are included.
Benchmarks: The S&P 500 comparison uses the S&P 500 Total Return index (dividends reinvested, like an index fund) at the start of2025 and today. Gold uses the price per troy ounce. Savings account assumes a 2% APY compounded annually.
Inflation adjustment: Uses U.S. CPI-U annual averages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 2026 CPI value is estimated.
Educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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