Bitcoin CAGR
Daily-close data from 17 August 2017 to 12 October 2026 (110 months). Last updated 12 October 2026.
Quick answer
Bitcoin CAGR — BTC compounded at 38.2% per year over its full 3,343-day history
As of 12 October 2026 · Source: BTCUSDT daily closes (Binance)
| Window | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -27.9% |
| 3 years | 45.6% |
| 5 years | 8.2% |
| Full (2017–2026) | 38.2% |
About this metric
CAGR — compound annual growth rate — is the single yearly rate that would take you from the starting price to the ending price if growth were smooth. It smooths a violent path into one number, which is exactly why it should always be read next to volatility and drawdown: a high CAGR with a −80% max drawdown is a very different asset than the same CAGR with shallow dips.
Methodology
- Data: daily closes from the BTCUSDT market on Binance (public REST API).
- Window: 17 August 2017 — 12 October 2026; pages recompute at most every 6 hours.
- All figures are calculated by CoinCrypTick from that raw data — nothing is quoted from third parties.
- Not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile; read the drawdown page before the returns page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is BTC's long-term CAGR?
Since 17 August 2017, BTC compounded at 38.2% per year. The 5-year CAGR is 8.2%.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR = (end price / start price)^(1/years) − 1, using daily closes at the exact window boundaries (365/1095/1826 days and full history).
What has BTC returned in the last year, annualized?
The 1-year CAGR is -27.9% (-27.9% total price change over the window).