Bitcoin's past decade saw an incredible price increase, something that won't repeat in the future.

Investors who have decades-long time horizons and are serious about growing their portfolios can't ignore Bitcoin ( BTC 0.90% ) anymore. Its monumental rise to become a global financial asset is impressive.

The price of Bitcoin has rocketed 47,430% higher in the past decade (as of Sept. 29). This special performance would've turned a $1,000 starting investment into over $475,000 today. Despite the monster gain, there remains substantial upside for long-term investors looking to buy the world's most proven cryptocurrency .

Where will Bitcoin be in 10 years? The answer might surprise you.

Where we are today

Next January will mark 17 years since Bitcoin's first block wa

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