Bitcoin’s 2024 growth upholds an extraordinary 63% CAGR

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Data compiled by an anonymous X account, dividendology. Over the past 40 years, the S&P 500 has averaged an 11% annual return. Despite experiencing drawdowns in just seven years—1990, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2018, and 2022—the index has delivered impressive gains, with the best years exceeding 30% returns, notably in 1985, 1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2013, and 2019. In 2024, the S&P 500 is up 11%, aligning with its historical average.

S&P 500 returns (dividendology)
S&P 500 returns (dividendology)

Comparatively, Bitcoin has shown remarkable growth since 2014, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 63%. Despite negative performances in 2014 (-56%), 2018 (-73%), and 2022 (-64%), Bitcoin’s significant yearly gains, such as an over 1300% surge in 2017, have far outweighed these losses. In 2024, Bitcoin’s growth continues to match its historical CAGR, according to Glassnode data.

year annual_return
2014 -56%
2015 34%
2016 125%
2017 1336%
2018 -73%
2019 92%
2020 303%
2021 60%
2022 -64%
2023 155%
2024 63%
CAGR 63%

Source: Glassnode

When evaluating both Bitcoin and the S&P 500 against CPI inflation and the M2 money supply increase since 2014, Bitcoin’s performance is extraordinary. While CPI inflation has risen by 34% and the M2 money supply by 78%, the S&P 500 has surged by 156%. However, Bitcoin outshines both, with an astounding increase of over 23,000% since 2014, demonstrating its unparalleled appreciation in value over the past decade.

BTCUSD, SPX, USM2, USCPI since 2014: (Source: TradingView)
BTCUSD, SPX, USM2, USCPI since 2014: (Source: TradingView)

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