Bitcoin CAGR: historical annualized returns
The latest price observation in the source chart is $74,986.01, dated . The tables show past compound annual growth rates to that reading, not future return estimates.
Trailing 1, 2, 4 and 10 years
| Period | CAGR / year | Start reading | Start price | End reading | End price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -28.41% | 2025-11-09 | $104,719.64 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2 years | -1.18% | 2024-11-09 | $76,778.87 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 4 years | +47.41% | 2022-11-09 | $15,880.78 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 10 years | +59.07% | 2016-11-09 | $723.27 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
From the start of each year to the latest reading
| Period | CAGR / year | Start reading | Start price | End reading | End price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +58.70% | 2015-01-01 | $314.25 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2016 | +60.72% | 2016-01-01 | $434.33 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2017 | +55.01% | 2017-01-01 | $998.33 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2018 | +21.21% | 2018-01-01 | $13,657.20 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2019 | +45.97% | 2019-01-01 | $3,843.52 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2020 | +40.75% | 2020-01-01 | $7,200.17 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2021 | +17.36% | 2021-01-01 | $29,374.15 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2022 | +9.77% | 2022-01-01 | $47,686.81 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2023 | +47.81% | 2023-01-01 | $16,625.08 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2024 | +20.36% | 2024-01-01 | $44,167.33 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2025 | -11.69% | 2025-01-01 | $94,419.76 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
| 2026 | -17.88% | 2026-01-01 | $88,731.98 | 2026-11-09 | $74,986.01 |
How the calculation works
CAGR = (end price / start price) raised to (365.2425 / elapsed calendar days), minus 1. Multiply by 100 for a percentage. Dates and prices come from the observed Price Trend in the Bitcoin chart. Only observed prices are used; forecast lines are excluded. A trailing window uses the last available reading on or before its anniversary, within seven days. A start-year window uses the first reading on or after January 1, within seven days. Start-year windows require at least 30 elapsed days. Windows missing more than 10% of daily observations are omitted.
The current start-year row may cover less than one year; it is annualized, not a full-year return. CAGR smooths the path between two endpoints and hides drawdowns and volatility. It excludes fees, taxes, inflation and trading costs. It is sensitive to the chosen dates.
Read what CAGR means, the four-year-cycle scenario calculator, Bitcoin’s as-published model record, or the methodology guide. Historical price returns are distinct from model accuracy or an as-published forecast track record.
Educational information only. Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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