Bitcoin ($BTC ) Returns (2010-2024)
Bitcoin has experienced dramatic price fluctuations from 2010 to 2024, making it one of the most volatile and high-growth assets in the financial world. Below is a breakdown of Bitcoin’s price returns each year:
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Year-wise Bitcoin Price Performance
2010
Year Start: $0.003
Year End: $0.30
% Change: +9,900%
2011
Year Start: $0.30
Year End: $4.72
% Change: +1,473%
2012
Year Start: $4.72
Year End: $13.5
% Change: +186%
2013
Year Start: $13.5
Year End: $758
% Change: +5,507%
2014
Year Start: $758
Year End: $320
% Change: -58%
2015
Year Start: $320
Year End: $430
% Change: +35%
2016
Year Start: $430
Year End: $968
% Change: +125%
2017
Year Start: $968
Year End: $13,860
% Change: +1,331%
2018
Year Start: $13,860
Year End: $3,689
% Change: -73%
2019
Year Start: $3,689
Year End: $7,184
% Change: +95%
2020
Year Start: $7,184
Year End: $28,775
% Change: +301%
2021
Year Start: $28,775
Year End: $47,902
% Change: +66%
2022
Year Start: $47,902
Year End: $16,531
% Change: -65%
2023
Year Start: $16,531
Year End: $42,280
% Change: +156%
2024 (Year-to-Date)
Year Start: $42,280
Year End: $93,300
% Change: +121%
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Analysis Summary
2010-2017: Bitcoin witnessed exponential growth, with its biggest percentage increases in 2010 (+9,900%) and 2013 (+5,507%).
2018-2022: This period showed significant volatility, with sharp declines in 2018 (-73%) and 2022 (-65%), reflective of market corrections and increased regulatory scrutiny.
2023-2024: Bitcoin regained substantial value, increasing by +156% in 2023 and continuing its upward momentum into 2024 (+121%).
Bitcoin’s impressive performance over the years highlights its potential for high returns but also underscores the risks of volatility.
