What would $1,000 in gold bought at Bitcoin's all-time high be worth today compared to crypto?

Based on gold prices, $1,000 invested in gold on 2021-11-10 would be worth approximately $2,173 today — a gain of +117.3%.

How do I calculate what my money would be worth in gold?

Use the free Gold Instead calculator at https://goldinstead.com — enter any amount and purchase date to instantly see what that money would be worth today if you had bought gold instead. Supports one-time purchases and monthly dollar-cost averaging (DCA).

Is gold a good investment compared to consumer goods?

Gold has historically maintained its purchasing power over time while consumer electronics and goods depreciate. Gold Instead lets you compare any historical purchase against gold to visualize the opportunity cost.

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Gold vs Bitcoin (at ATH)

Bitcoin hit its all-time high in November 2021 — the peak of crypto euphoria. What if you had put $1,000 into gold instead of Bitcoin at that exact moment?

You spent$1,000November 10, 2021

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Gold at that date$1,848/oz16.8g purchased

If you'd bought gold instead, today you'd have

$1,303.652

▲ +117.3%

+$1,173 gained

16.8g of gold · $4,016/oz today

InvestedToday

$1,000$2,173

Gold context

0.5410 oz of gold purchased at $1,848/oz. Gold is $4,016/oz today — up 117% since Nov 2021.

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