Bitcoin Rebounds to Become 2023's Top Performing Asset Class
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What We're Showing
The annual performance of a number of popular asset classes along with Bitcoin using data compiled by iShares. The visualization highlights the volatility of cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin only either coming out on the top or bottom of this group of asset classes.
What to Know
- In the decade from 2011-2021, Bitcoin was the best-performing asset in the world
- In 2023, Bitcoin is once again the top performing asset class
- Newly launched Bitcoin ETFs have reignited mainstream interest in the cryptocurrency
Dataset
Year | Bitcoin Performance |
---|---|
2013 | 5516% |
2014 | -58% |
2015 | 37% |
2016 | 119% |
2017 | 1300% |
2018 | -73% |
2019 | 92% |
2020 | 302% |
2021 | 58% |
2022 | -65% |
2023 | 156% |
Data sources
Asset classes shown include major liquid asset classes available to U.S. investors. Bitcoin returns calculated using Bloomberg Bitcoin SpotPrice. SPX is represented by the S&P 500 Total Return Index (USD). EM is represented by the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Total Return Index (USD). AGG is represented by S&P U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.HY is represented by S&P U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Index. Gold is the 1oz price of gold from Bloomberg. CMT is represented by Dow Jones Commodity Index.