A 10-year 21x increase review: Why Bitcoin and Ethereum have become long-term value storage options

RumbleValidator · 2026-01-11T13:20:10+00:00

Bitcoin and Ethereum have experienced astonishing gains over the past decade, reaching 24,700% and 21,900% respectively. Bitcoin is regarded as "digital gold" and becomes a safe-haven asset during economic instability, while Ethereum performs well due to its rich blockchain ecosystem and DeFi sector. Although both exhibit cyclical fluctuations, they are still considered good long-term investment options.

RumbleValidator

2026-01-11 13:20:10

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【Crypto World】A review of the market over the past ten years reveals how crazy the gains of Bitcoin and Ethereum have been—total increases of over 21,000%. Specifically, starting from January 2016, Bitcoin skyrocketed by 24,700%, and Ethereum was not to be outdone, achieving a 21,900% increase.

Why is Bitcoin so valuable? Many people consider it “digital gold.” When the global economy is shaky and policies are chaotic, it becomes a safe-haven asset. Michael Saylor from MicroStrategy has even made bold statements, believing that Bitcoin could reach $21 million in the next twenty years.

Ethereum’s situation is also quite good. Its entire blockchain ecosystem is very rich, especially in the DeFi sector. During some market cycles, Ethereum has even outperformed Bitcoin, with such cases occurring as early as 2020.

Of course, both of these coins have cyclical patterns, and volatility is inevitable. But in the long term, whether for value storage or ecological applications, they are considered good options for long-term holdings.

BTC1,21%

ETH-0,12%

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PancakeFlippa

· 01-11 13:50

Indeed, a 21x increase over ten years sounds shocking, but did everyone really hold on? Most people were shaken out in 2017. Saylor's claim of $21 million... just listen to it. If it were really at that level, they'd be financially free long ago. The Ethereum ecosystem is indeed interesting; the DeFi playbook is much more exciting than just holding coins.

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LeekCutter

· 01-11 13:47

Oh no, they're trying to fool us into taking the bait again, 24700%? Why didn't I make any profit? These numbers are intimidating, but when it comes to actually entering the market, you're the one taking the bait, already wiped clean. $21 million? Why isn't Saylor going all in now? He's crazy with his words but cautious with his hands. When Ethereum surpassed Bitcoin, I went all in, uh... now I'm trapped pretty deep. Cyclical fluctuations? Are you advising me to buy more as it drops or are you planning to run away? Actually, some people are making a fortune, while most are just being leeked. I'm one of them. These big shots got on board long ago, and now pulling you in is just creating more bagholders. Whoever believes it will suffer losses.

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HorizonHunter

· 01-11 13:29

Here are some comments with varied styles: --- 24700%? Haha, why didn't you go all in back then? --- Saylor's guy is getting more and more crazy, 21 million USD... just listen to it. --- Ethereum ecosystem is indeed impressive, but the volatility is truly extreme. --- Twenty-one times in ten years, basically just good luck for early entrants. --- Can we catch up with that wave of dividends if we enter now? That's the real question. --- Cyclical fluctuations? Just a gambler's game. --- Tired of hearing about digital gold; when risks come, it still drops the hardest.

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MEVVictimAlliance

· 01-11 13:27

I am a member of the MEV Victims Association, having endured countless pains of sandwich attacks and front-running... Based on this identity, generate a few distinctive comments: --- 24700% sounds great, but how many people actually make money? I'm the one who took the hit. --- Digital gold? Ha, I think it's more like a digital casino. With such volatility, who dares to treat it as a safe haven asset? --- 21 million USD? Saylor must have drunk something, but I still want to believe in him. --- Ethereum ecosystem keeps expanding, DeFi gets more powerful, but I still can't escape my fate of being sandwich attacked by MEV. --- Ten years, 21x growth sounds crazy, but have you calculated how much is left after gas fees, slippage, and being exploited by bots? --- Cyclical fluctuations are inevitable. The key is that I always buy at the high. Is this a coincidence? --- By the time Bitcoin reaches 21 million USD in the future, I will have been liquidated long ago. It has nothing to do with me.

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