Bitcoin (BTC-USD)
Bitcoin (BTC-USD, BTCUSD) is a digital currency that uses cryptography and is decentralized, meaning it is not controlled by any government or financial institution. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain and can be made using a digital wallet on a personal device. Bitcoin is often used as a means of exchange and has gained popularity as a store of value, but it is considered a volatile and risky investment.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bitcoin, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Bitcoin had a return of 61.88% year-to-date (YTD) and 138.23% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Bitcoin had an annualized return of 67.81%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.71%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 61.88% | 22.95% |
| 1 month | 10.98% | 4.39% |
| 6 months | 7.17% | 18.07% |
| 1 year | 138.23% | 37.09% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 52.77% | 14.48% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 67.81% | 11.71% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BTC-USD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.75% | 43.72% | 16.56% | -15.00% | 11.30% | -7.13% | 3.10% | -8.74% | 7.39% | 61.88% | |||
| 2023 | 39.84% | 0.03% | 23.03% | 2.78% | -7.00% | 11.97% | -4.09% | -11.29% | 4.00% | 28.55% | 8.78% | 12.07% | 155.42% |
| 2022 | -16.89% | 12.24% | 5.43% | -17.18% | -15.70% | -37.77% | 17.95% | -14.09% | -3.08% | 5.48% | -16.23% | -3.62% | -64.27% |
| 2021 | 14.18% | 36.31% | 30.53% | -1.98% | -35.35% | -6.14% | 18.79% | 13.31% | -7.16% | 40.03% | -7.03% | -18.77% | 59.67% |
| 2020 | 29.98% | -8.03% | -25.13% | 34.48% | 9.27% | -3.41% | 23.92% | 3.16% | -7.67% | 27.79% | 42.41% | 47.77% | 303.16% |
| 2019 | -7.61% | 11.48% | 6.50% | 30.33% | 60.25% | 26.15% | -6.76% | -4.51% | -13.88% | 10.92% | -17.72% | -4.97% | 92.20% |
| 2018 | -27.80% | 1.73% | -32.93% | 32.51% | -18.90% | -14.55% | 21.49% | -9.55% | -5.85% | -4.65% | -36.41% | -6.83% | -73.56% |
| 2017 | 0.69% | 21.60% | -9.17% | 25.76% | 69.63% | 8.50% | 15.90% | 63.58% | -7.75% | 49.09% | 58.21% | 38.33% | 1,368.90% |
| 2016 | -14.35% | 18.69% | -4.79% | 7.58% | 18.53% | 26.71% | -7.23% | -7.88% | 5.95% | 14.96% | 6.38% | 29.24% | 123.83% |
| 2015 | -32.08% | 16.92% | -3.95% | -3.31% | -2.52% | 14.28% | 8.20% | -19.18% | 2.61% | 33.09% | 20.10% | 14.11% | 34.47% |
| 2014 | 10.07% | -33.82% | -16.80% | -2.05% | 39.32% | 2.58% | -8.37% | -18.50% | -19.01% | -12.57% | 11.74% | -15.30% | -57.53% |
| 2013 | 46.47% | 56.85% | 198.35% | 50.78% | -7.19% | -25.11% | 9.81% | 27.58% | -1.74% | 53.38% | 453.64% | -33.24% | 5,506.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of BTC-USD is 90, placing it in the top 10% of cryptocurrencies on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Bitcoin. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Bitcoin was 93.07%, occurring on Nov 19, 2011. Recovery took 460 trading sessions.
The current Bitcoin drawdown is 6.38%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -93.07% | Jun 10, 2011 | 163 | Nov 19, 2011 | 460 | Feb 21, 2013 | 623 |
| -84.53% | Dec 5, 2013 | 406 | Jan 14, 2015 | 721 | Jan 4, 2017 | 1127 |
| -83.4% | Dec 17, 2017 | 364 | Dec 15, 2018 | 716 | Nov 30, 2020 | 1080 |
| -76.63% | Nov 9, 2021 | 378 | Nov 21, 2022 | 469 | Mar 4, 2024 | 847 |
| -70.28% | Apr 11, 2013 | 7 | Apr 17, 2013 | 202 | Nov 5, 2013 | 209 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Bitcoin volatility is 10.41%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.