Why We Built This
If you've ever been in a conversation about crypto, you've heard it: "I almost bought Bitcoin in 2017." Or the classic: "My mate put £500 into Ethereum and now it's worth a fortune."
We built IfOnlyCrypto to give those conversations a real number. Not a vague "it would have been a lot" — an actual dollar figure, with a chart, a breakdown, and a shareable card so you can post it and let people feel the full force of the FOMO.
We also built it because we couldn't find a tool that was fast, beautiful, and honest about what it is: a bit of fun, a lot of insight, and a good reminder that hindsight is always 20/20 in investing.
What the Calculator Does
📊 Historical Price Data
We use approximate historical closing prices from March each year, sourced from public market records, to calculate what any investment would have returned from your chosen start year to today.
⚡ Live Prices via CoinGecko
The "today" figure uses live price data from the CoinGecko API, so the current value of your hypothetical investment is always up to date — not a static number from when the page was last updated.
📤 Shareable Results Card
Hit "Share Results" and download a clean PNG of your result — designed to look great on Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and anywhere else you want to make your friends feel bad about their financial decisions.
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Disclaimer
IfOnlyCrypto is a free educational tool. The figures shown are approximations based on historical price data and are intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. They are not financial advice, investment advice, or a solicitation to buy or sell any asset. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile and past performance is not indicative of future results.
Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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