Statistics · Time machine

Bitcoin 5 Years Ago

5 years ago, on September 11, 2021, 1 Bitcoin cost $45,681. Today it is $77,218, a 1.7× increase. $100 would have become $169.

Growth over 5 years
1.7×
$45,681$77,218

The numbers

Price 5 years ago
$45,681
September 11, 2021
Price today
$77,218
Multiple
1.7×
$100 → today
$169
$1.000 → today
$1,690

Methodology & data

The historical price is the nearest recorded value to the date 5 years ago from our own price database (since 2012). The growth reflects price only (no fees, taxes, spread). Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Not financial advice.

Frequently asked questions

01What did Bitcoin cost 5 years ago?

On September 11, 2021 the price was $45,681.

02What would $100 back then be worth today?

About $169, which is 1.7× the amount you put in (excluding fees/taxes).

03Where do the numbers come from?

From our own price database (since 2012). The historical value is the nearest recorded price to the date. EUR values before ~2024 are converted from USD.