$1,000 invested in Bitcoin when Trump won the election is now worth this much

The article examines how Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies performed following Donald Trump’s November 4, 2024 election win, highlighting volatility and mixed outcomes for investors. Bitcoin rose from $67,811 on election day to $80,509 by May 13, 2026 (an 18.73% gain, turning $1,000 into $1,187), but it had peaked above $125,000 in October 2025 and fell sharply from $102,016 at the January 20, 2025 inauguration (a 21.08% drop to $80,509). Ethereum and Solana posted losses on the same horizon, while XRP surged (~186%). Over the 5-year span Bitcoin is up 72.30% versus the S&P 500’s 77.32%, meaning the benchmark outperformed BTC despite Bitcoin’s October ATH—underscoring crypto’s higher volatility and mixed forward outlook under the new administration.