If you had invested $1000 in Bitcoin 5 years ago: here's how much you would have today

October 14, 2025 — 12:55 Eastern European Time

Author: Robert Johnson for Financial Insights

Key Points

• Bitcoin has experienced many periods of high volatility since its launch in 2009, but it has brought huge profits to patient investors.
• An investment in Bitcoin five years ago would have yielded more than a 9-fold return.
• Bitcoin has retreated from its peak, but there may be significant catalysts for growth on the horizon.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was launched back in early 2009 and has since had a transformative impact on the financial world. In addition to laying the groundwork for a broader cryptocurrency industry and igniting the spark that led to the launch of thousands of other crypto tokens, Bitcoin has brought incredible profits to patient investors.

On the other hand, you didn't need to buy Bitcoin at the very beginning to achieve potentially life-changing profits. Read on to learn about the recent catalysts for the token's price growth and see how much a $1000 investment in the leading cryptocurrency made in 2020 would be worth today.

Bitcoin continues to dispel skeptics' doubts

The buy-and-hold strategy for Bitcoin five years ago would have yielded massive returns for investors. At the time of writing this article, Bitcoin has increased by 962.3% over this period. This means that an investment of $1000 in the token made half a decade ago would now be worth over $10,620.

In August, Bitcoin reached a new price record, rising above $124,000 per token. The cryptocurrency saw significant growth over the summer due to the adoption of legislation that establishes clearer rules for the cryptocurrency industry, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon lower interest rates.

At the time of writing this article, the price of the Bitcoin token has actually decreased by about 10% from its all-time high, but this decline appears to be a minor fluctuation against its long-term performance. While it is impossible to accurately predict where the value of Bitcoin will go over the next five years, there are some positive catalysts on the horizon that could significantly drive the token's price above current levels. In addition to the potential for interest rate cuts and signs of increasing government support for the crypto industry, the growing popularity of cryptocurrency treasury strategies is contributing to adoption and helping to create support for value.