Bitcoin's meteoric rise has delivered huge returns for holders. And it's paved the way for other cryptos, such as Ethereum (ETH 1.80%), Solana (SOL 2.74%), and XRP (XRP 1.50%), to emerge themselves. Bitcoin remains highly volatile as an investment, but it's also produced huge returns for investors over the years. That means a $100 investment made into Bitcoin 10 years ago and held for the duration would have turned into $21,900. Bitcoin Price data by YChartsFor many, Bitcoin is still more of a speculative growth asset that belongs in a diversified portfolio.