2026-01-01 08:03:58

Remember when Bitcoin was literally worthless? Let's trace this wild ride.

Back in 2010, you couldn't even get a cent for it. Flash forward to 2011, and suddenly it hits $0.30—still pocket change, but something shifted. By 2012, climbing to $5 was already turning heads. The real moment came in 2013 when it touched $13, then absolutely exploded in 2014 to $770 on New Year's Day.

But here's the thing about crypto markets—they're not linear. 2015 saw a pullback to $314. Consolidation? Recovery? Take 2016 at $434, 2017 at $1,019. Then 2018 landed like a bomb: $15,321. That bull run felt unstoppable.

Then came the crash. 2019 dropped to $3,794—brutal for anyone holding from 2018. But 2020 bounced back to $7,193. The real explosion happened in 2021 when Bitcoin hit $29,352 on New Year's—institutional money was pouring in. 2022 peaked at $47,025 before the bear market hammered it down to $16,630 in 2023.

Fast forward to today: 2024 started at $42,660, and 2025 just kicked off at $93,500. If the trajectory holds, 2026 shows $87,500—suggesting we might be entering another consolidation phase after reaching near six figures.

Sixteen years of data, countless bubbles, crashes, and recoveries. The pattern's clear: volatility is the only constant. What's your take on where Bitcoin heads from here?

BTC-1,05%

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

15 Likes

Reward
15
5
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

ForkItAll

· 2h ago

NGL, that wave in 2018 really wiped out a bunch of people. The older brothers I know are still stitching up wounds now.

View OriginalReply0

DegenWhisperer

· 2h ago

Wow, the 93,500 level is really a test... After 16 years, still playing the heartbeat.

View OriginalReply0

FarmToRiches

· 2h ago

NGL, looking at this data is a bit scary. Every time there's a surge, a bunch of people suffer heavy losses.

View OriginalReply0

HodlAndChill

· 2h ago

ngl That huge drop from $15,321 in 2018 to $3,794 in 2019 was really incredible; I feel for those who lost money... But on the other hand, those who held until 2021 have all made it, this is Bitcoin.

View OriginalReply0

Ramen_Until_Rich

· 2h ago

NGL, the prediction that it would drop from 93,500 to 87,500 sounds pretty far-fetched. It feels like we're about to start that "calm and steady" narrative again.

View OriginalReply0