Pay Yourself in Bitcoin
Enter your salary, pick a percentage, and see what stacking Bitcoin from every paycheck would have returned historically and where it could go from here.
Your results appear here. Set your salary, pick a percentage, choose a start date, and hit the button. Real historical prices. Crashes included.
What Is "Pay Yourself in Bitcoin"?
"Pay yourself first" is one of the oldest rules in personal finance: before you spend anything, set money aside for your future. "Pay yourself in Bitcoin" applies that same rule to a fixed-supply asset.
Every time you get paid, a fixed percentage goes into Bitcoin. Before bills, before discretionary spending. You automate it, stay consistent, and each paycheck moves you closer to long-term financial independence.
Pick a percentage you can commit to and stick with it. The calculator above runs the numbers at any salary, any percentage, over any period in Bitcoin's history.
How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Save in Bitcoin?
There's no single right answer. Most people who stack from their paycheck land between 1% and 10%:
Only save what you won't need for years. Bitcoin is volatile. A broken car or a rent increase shouldn't force you to sell at a loss. Build a cash emergency fund first, then start your Bitcoin savings at a percentage that doesn't create stress.
If you're unsure, start at 1-2%. You can increase later. Someone saving 2% of every paycheck for five years will likely outperform someone who saves 10% for six months and quits.