How much was Bitcoin when it first came out?

Bitcoin had no market price at launch in January 2009. The first recorded exchange prices in mid-2010 were under $0.10 per coin.

When did Bitcoin first reach $1,000?

Bitcoin first traded above $1,000 in November 2013. It took until November 2017 to pass $10,000 and December 2024 to pass $100,000.

Were critics right at any milestone?

At every price level on this page, someone declared Bitcoin dead or worthless. Each level was later passed.

Bitcoin price history,told by its critics

From $0.08 to six figures. At every milestone, someone important explained why it was the top. Here is each price level, the month Bitcoin first crossed it, and the quotes that aged the worst.

Then vs now

The first recorded price was $0.08. The latest month in our price history (Jul 2026) closed near $64,000 — roughly 800,000× higher. The critics' track record speaks for itself.

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Questions

How much was Bitcoin when it first came out?: Bitcoin had no market price at launch in January 2009. The first recorded exchange prices in mid-2010 were under $0.10 per coin.
When did Bitcoin first reach $1,000?: Bitcoin first traded above $1,000 in November 2013. It took until November 2017 to pass $10,000 and December 2024 to pass $100,000.
Were critics right at any milestone?: At every price level on this page, someone declared Bitcoin dead or worthless. Each level was later passed.