If You Invested $100 in Bitcoin After Crypto Was First Mentioned on TV, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

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Well off its all-time high of $126,198 set in October 2025, the price of Bitcoin has been rebounding in recent weeks and is currently trading at its highest level in three months.

That's good news for new and long-time investors of the leading cryptocurrency hoping for the price to return to those all-time highs.

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump met with cryptocurrency company executives and publicly endorsed the CLARITY Act, which would set federal guidelines for digital assets. Experts believe the bill's passage could improve market stability and encourage more institutional investment in a federally regulated sector.

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Investors who bought Bitcoin over the years have been rewarded, especially those who bought when the leading cryptocurrency wasn't a huge trending topic.

Here's a look back at the first time Bitcoin was mentioned on mainstream television and how much an investment at the time would be worth today.

Bitcoin on Television

Bitcoin has found itself mentioned in more television shows and movies over the years, including episodes of "South Park," "Silicon Valley," "The Big Bang Theory," the game show "Jeopardy!" and "The Simpsons."