Bitcoin might be the world’s most prized coin as of 2025 — but good luck flipping it, holding it, or tossing it into a fountain for luck. That’s because, unlike traditional currency, Bitcoin generally ...

Nathan Reiff has been writing expert articles and news about financial topics such as investing and trading, cryptocurrency, ETFs, and alternative investments on Investopedia since 2016.

Here's how much a $1,000 investment in bitcoin made one, five or 10 years ago would be worth based on the digital currency's Dec. 5 midmorning price of $101,564, according to CNBC calculations.