Since PayPal enabled Bitcoin buying, holding, and selling on October 21, 2020, its stock has dropped 72%, from $203 to $57. In contrast, Bitcoin surged about 533%, rising from $13,180 to $83,440 during the same period. A $1,000 investment in PayPal would now be worth around $280, whereas the same amount in Bitcoin would be worth approximately $6,330. However, in 2026, both assets showed similar volatility, with PayPal slightly outperforming Bitcoin year-to-date by 6.02 percentage points, suggesting PayPal's greater short-term resilience despite Bitcoin's long-term gains.
As of October 21, 2026, PayPal trades at $57.19 on Pluang, close to its article-noted price of $57. The stock shows a slight daily gain of 0.09%, indicating stability after its significant long-term decline. PayPal's market cap stands at $48.88 billion, with a typical hold time of 106 days among Pluang investors, highlighting steady interest despite past volatility.
