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 | $52617.40 | $100 | 0.0019 | 0.0381 BTC |
| 4/25/2025 | $52617.74 | $100 | 0.0019 | 0.0400 BTC |
| 5/25/2025 | $58188.38 | $100 | 0.0017 | 0.0417 BTC |
| 6/24/2025 | $55579.69 | $100 | 0.0018 | 0.0435 BTC |
| 7/24/2025 | $53167.89 | $100 | 0.0019 | 0.0454 BTC |
| 8/23/2025 | $53550.88 | $100 | 0.0019 | 0.0473 BTC |
| 9/22/2025 | $56390.50 | $100 | 0.0018 | 0.0490 BTC |
| 10/22/2025 | $60275.42 | $100 | 0.0017 | 0.0507 BTC |
| 11/21/2025 | $60169.46 | $100 | 0.0017 | 0.0523 BTC |
| 12/21/2025 | $62817.00 | $100 | 0.0016 | 0.0539 BTC |
| 1/20/2026 | $71117.88 | $100 | 0.0014 | 0.0553 BTC |
| 2/19/2026 | $68306.08 | $100 | 0.0015 | 0.0568 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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