2025-12-25 14:24:51

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.

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OfflineNewbie

· 5h ago

3.5 million times? Bro, that number blew me away. I entered the game in 2018. --- Every time there's a sharp drop, everyone says it's over, but it bounces back again haha. --- I actually didn't buy the dip in 2017, now I regret it to death. --- From $0.25 to $87,500, now that's the real wealth code. --- 130% annualized return? Traditional finance must be breaking down. --- It dropped another 12%, should I buy the dip now, everyone? --- Have you seen an 80% correction? You really need to have the right mindset to hold on. --- In my 15-year crypto journey, this one chart has kept me alive. --- In 2022, I went all-in at $16k, now let's do the math. --- This article is really hitting home. Can I still chase the opportunities I missed back then?

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BearMarketBro

· 6h ago

350x? That's not right, buddy. That's a bit too crazy. --- It's the same old story... Every bear market is just an "interlude," but what about those who got trapped? --- I bought in 2017 and am still waiting to break even. Don't give me stories. --- 130% CAGR sounds great, but when real money is at stake, it's not like that at all. --- From 0.25 to 87,500, the real question is, when did you buy? That's the real issue. --- Every time there's a sharp drop, someone says think long-term. I just want to ask, who can really endure that 80% wipeout? --- The data looks good, but in 2022, how many accounts were wiped out during that crash? Why isn't that mentioned?

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ImpermanentSage