Here is a summary of the most important turning points in the price of Bitcoin since its launch until now:
1. 2009 - 2010:
Bitcoin was launched in 2009, and its value was only a few cents. In 2010, the first Bitcoin purchase was recorded, when it was worth $0.0008.
2. 2011:
Bitcoin first rose to $1, then at times reached around $31, before falling back to around $2.
3. 2013:
This year, Bitcoin has seen huge increases, reaching $266 in April and surpassing $1,000 in November.
4. 2014:
Bitcoin's value plummeted after the Mt. Gox collapse, falling to around $300 by the end of the year.
5. 2016:
Bitcoin is back up again and is now around $600-700.
6. 2017:
Bitcoin has hit a record high this year, reaching nearly $20,000 in December.
7. 2018:
It fell sharply after its record high, falling to around $3,000 by the end of the year.
8. 2019:
It saw a gradual return to growth and reached around $10,000 at several points during the year.
9. 2020:
With the Corona pandemic and investors turning to digital assets, Bitcoin gradually rose to reach about $ 29,000 in December.
10. 2021:
Bitcoin has seen a historic surge to an all-time high, surpassing $60,000 in April and peaking at around $69,000 in November.
11. 2022:
Bitcoin has fallen significantly, falling to around $20,000 as a result of the global market downturn and some economic crises.
12. 2023:
Bitcoin has been trading between $25,000 and $30,000, as markets continue to be volatile.
Historically, Bitcoin has experienced sharp fluctuations over the years, reflecting the nature of digital markets and the various economic and political influences on them.