Bitcoin (^BTC): Rolling Returns

Data Source: from January 2009 to March 2024 (~15 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 31 March 2024

Holding the Bitcoin (^BTC) Commodity, how long should you stay invested to have high probability to obtain a positive return?

Considering all the available data source (~15 years), the longest period with a negative return lasted 40 months (from December 2013 to March 2017).

This means that every rolling period of 41 months or above has always granted a positive return.

To obtain comprehensive information, please consult the Bitcoin (^BTC) Commodity: Historical Returns page.

Rolling Returns

A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

BITCOIN (^BTC) COMMODITY
Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted
Data Source: 1 April 2014 - 31 March 2024 (10 Years)
Data Source: 1 January 2009 - 31 March 2024 (~15 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

Annualized Rolling Returns - 1 Year (12 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +118.03% +23946.19%
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
-73.03%
Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
22.67%
39 out of 172
US Inflation Adjusted +111.40% +23132.51%
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
-72.97%
Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
28.49%
49 out of 172
1 Year Annualized Rolling Returns
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1 Year Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 2 Years (24 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +124.98% +1987.58%
Dec 2011 - Nov 2013
-43.00%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2015
16.25%
26 out of 160
US Inflation Adjusted +117.90% +1956.45%
Dec 2011 - Nov 2013
-43.47%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2015
16.25%
26 out of 160
2 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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2 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 3 Years (36 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +124.23% +1738.60%
Dec 2010 - Nov 2013
-14.12%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2016
0.68%
1 out of 148
US Inflation Adjusted +117.20% +1699.80%
Dec 2010 - Nov 2013
-15.06%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2016
0.68%
1 out of 148
3 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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3 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 4 Years (48 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +119.83% +1079.10%
Dec 2009 - Nov 2013
+28.67%
Sep 2019 - Aug 2023
0.00%
0 out of 136
US Inflation Adjusted +115.61% +1057.27%
Dec 2009 - Nov 2013
+23.04%
Sep 2019 - Aug 2023
0.00%
0 out of 136
4 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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4 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 5 Years (60 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +132.89% +575.68%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2014
+5.22%
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022
0.00%
0 out of 124
US Inflation Adjusted +127.80% +561.70%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2014
+1.36%
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022
0.00%
0 out of 124
5 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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5 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 6 Years (72 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +132.58% +368.96%
Aug 2010 - Jul 2016
+21.82%
Jan 2018 - Dec 2023
0.00%
0 out of 112
US Inflation Adjusted +127.80% +361.34%
Aug 2010 - Jul 2016
+17.43%
Jan 2018 - Dec 2023
0.00%
0 out of 112
6 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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6 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 7 Years (84 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +125.38% +400.12%
Sep 2010 - Aug 2017
+49.62%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2020
0.00%
0 out of 100
US Inflation Adjusted +121.97% +391.77%
Sep 2010 - Aug 2017
+47.32%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2020
0.00%
0 out of 100
7 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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7 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 8 Years (96 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +147.07% +365.01%
Jan 2010 - Dec 2017
+54.09%
Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
0.00%
0 out of 88
US Inflation Adjusted +143.31% +357.44%
Jan 2010 - Dec 2017
+49.95%
Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
0.00%
0 out of 88
8 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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8 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 9 Years (108 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +158.83% +292.01%
Jan 2009 - Dec 2017
+35.19%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2022
0.00%
0 out of 76
US Inflation Adjusted +153.51% +285.15%
Jan 2009 - Dec 2017
+31.58%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2022
0.00%
0 out of 76
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9 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 10 Years (120 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +152.53% +238.15%
Sep 2010 - Aug 2020
+41.81%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2023
0.00%
0 out of 64
US Inflation Adjusted +146.82% +232.31%
Sep 2010 - Aug 2020
+37.97%
Dec 2013 - Nov 2023
0.00%
0 out of 64
10 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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10 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 11 Years (132 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +173.98% +250.57%
Apr 2010 - Mar 2021
+84.82%
Apr 2013 - Mar 2024
0.00%
0 out of 52
US Inflation Adjusted +167.73% +244.32%
Apr 2010 - Mar 2021
+79.92%
Apr 2013 - Mar 2024
0.00%
0 out of 52
11 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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11 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 12 Years (144 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +188.38% +216.93%
Nov 2009 - Oct 2021
+89.56%
Jul 2011 - Jun 2023
0.00%
0 out of 40
US Inflation Adjusted +181.12% +210.55%
Nov 2009 - Oct 2021
+84.85%
Jul 2011 - Jun 2023
0.00%
0 out of 40
12 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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12 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 13 Years (156 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +169.52% +183.81%
Jan 2009 - Dec 2021
+138.20%
Mar 2011 - Feb 2024
0.00%
0 out of 28
US Inflation Adjusted +162.81% +177.68%
Jan 2009 - Dec 2021
+132.09%
Mar 2011 - Feb 2024
0.00%
0 out of 28
13 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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13 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 14 Years (168 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +155.15% +171.34%
Apr 2010 - Mar 2024
+145.08%
Jan 2009 - Dec 2022
0.00%
0 out of 16
US Inflation Adjusted +148.86% +164.41%
Apr 2010 - Mar 2024
+139.09%
Jan 2009 - Dec 2022
0.00%
0 out of 16
14 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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14 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 15 Years (180 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +145.66% +153.87%
Apr 2009 - Mar 2024
+145.62%
Jan 2009 - Dec 2023
0.00%
0 out of 4
US Inflation Adjusted +139.52% +147.44%
Apr 2009 - Mar 2024
+139.49%
Jan 2009 - Dec 2023
0.00%
0 out of 4
15 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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15 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

To obtain comprehensive information, please consult the Bitcoin (^BTC) Commodity: Historical Returns page.