Dollar Cost Averaging Calculator
See how consistent investments in crypto would have performed over time. Compare DCA to lump sum strategies.
Your DCA Results
DCA vs Lump Sum
Portfolio Growth Over Time
Recent Purchases (Last 12 Periods)
| Date | Price | Amount | Coins | Running Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2025 | $50419.07 | $100 | 0.0020 | 0.0379 BTC |
| 4/25/2025 | $57071.84 | $100 | 0.0018 | 0.0396 BTC |
| 5/25/2025 | $51227.23 | $100 | 0.0020 | 0.0416 BTC |
| 6/24/2025 | $48810.81 | $100 | 0.0020 | 0.0436 BTC |
| 7/24/2025 | $52189.08 | $100 | 0.0019 | 0.0455 BTC |
| 8/23/2025 | $47238.07 | $100 | 0.0021 | 0.0477 BTC |
| 9/22/2025 | $53402.38 | $100 | 0.0019 | 0.0495 BTC |
| 10/22/2025 | $52737.37 | $100 | 0.0019 | 0.0514 BTC |
| 11/21/2025 | $62359.40 | $100 | 0.0016 | 0.0530 BTC |
| 12/21/2025 | $62971.12 | $100 | 0.0016 | 0.0546 BTC |
| 1/20/2026 | $68985.23 | $100 | 0.0014 | 0.0561 BTC |
| 2/19/2026 | $68447.94 | $100 | 0.0015 | 0.0575 BTC |
What is Dollar Cost Averaging?
DCA is an investment strategy where you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals, regardless of the asset's price. This reduces the impact of volatility and removes the need to time the market perfectly.
Removes Timing Risk
With DCA, you don't need to worry about buying at the peak. By spreading purchases over time, you average out the price volatility and reduce the risk of making a large investment at the worst possible time.
Emotional Discipline
Automatic recurring purchases create a disciplined investment approach. You stay committed through market cycles without being swayed by short-term price movements or FOMO.
Lower Average Cost
DCA often results in a lower average cost per coin than a single large purchase, especially in volatile markets. You buy more coins when prices are low and fewer when prices are high.
Compound Growth
By continuously accumulating crypto, you benefit from compound growth as your portfolio grows over time. More coins mean more exposure to future price appreciation.
Works in Both Markets
DCA performs well in bull markets (you capture the gains) and bear markets (you accumulate at lower prices). The strategy is agnostic to market direction when you have a long-term horizon.
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