Bitcoin vs SPDR Gold Shares
From 2016-10 to 2026-10, $1,000 in Bitcoin became $114,775.59; in SPDR Gold Shares, $3,006.48. Dividends reinvested where applicable; crypto uses closing prices.
| Window (monthly closes) | Bitcoin value | CAGR | SPDR Gold Shares value | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years: 2025-10 to 2026-10 | $734.37 | -26.56% | $995.90 | -0.41% |
| 5 years: 2021-10 to 2026-10 | $1,312.07 | 5.58% | $2,199.88 | 17.08% |
| 10 years: 2016-10 to 2026-10 | $114,775.59 | 60.69% | $3,006.48 | 11.64% |
| Common history: 2011-01 to 2026-10 | $146,254,274.79 | 112.79% | $2,822.90 | 6.81% |
Aligned common monthly observations; these are not simultaneous executable prices. Latest month may be incomplete. Bitcoin: last price date 2026-10-25 · SPDR Gold Shares: last price date 2026-10-23
Past performance does not predict future returns. Fees, taxes and FX excluded. Crypto can be highly volatile.
BTC prices before Oct 2014: The Bitcoin Time Machine (thebitcointm.com), CC BY 4.0; aggregated to monthly closes.
Bitcoin history
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