Christmas is an interesting time to observe Bitcoin's annual performance. Let's review the data over the years.

In 2010, one Bitcoin was less than a dime ($0.25), and most people had no idea what this thing was. By the 2017 bull market, the price soared to $14,027, and many first heard about Bitcoin during that crazy winter. Then in 2018, it halved to $3,815, which is a common script in the crypto market.

Fast forward to recent years: reaching a historic high of $50,430 in 2021, crashing to $16,831 in 2022 (market in a bear phase), slowly recovering to $43,790 in 2023, and again surging near $98,000 in 2024. As of today (2025), the price fluctuates around $87,500, about 10-12% below last year's peak.

The story behind the numbers is even more shocking: from $0.25 in 2010 to $87,500 now, Bitcoin has achieved approximately **350,000x growth**, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 130%. These are mind-boggling figures in any traditional asset class.

Of course, the journey has not been smooth. There have been multiple deep corrections of over 80%, each time people shouted 'It's over,' but from a 15-year long-term perspective, every dip has been just a prelude to a bigger upward cycle. Opinions on Bitcoin vary, but this curve itself is a strong testament to the resilience of the crypto asset market.