Crypto DCA Calculator (Real Historical Prices)
What if you had bought a fixed amount of Bitcoin, or any coin, every day, week or month? Pick a coin, an amount and a start date to see how much you would have put in, how many coins you would hold and what they are worth today.
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How the DCA calculation works
- On every buy date, the amount is divided by that day's closing price to get the coins bought.
- Coins from all buys are added up.
- Value today = total coins × latest price. Average buy price = total put in ÷ total coins.
DCA does not remove risk: if the price ends below your average buy price, you are at a loss. It removes the pressure of picking the perfect moment.
Prefer one-off purchases? Try the "What if I invested" calculator.
Related guide: Bitcoin DCA: daily vs weekly vs monthly vs lump sum
Common DCA mistakes
- Expecting DCA to prevent losses. If the price ends below your average buy price, you are still at a loss. DCA spreads entries; it does not remove risk.
- Judging DCA from one start date. Results change a lot with the start date. Try several dates before drawing conclusions.
- Stopping when the price falls. Pausing purchases in a downtrend changes the plan. Decide the rules in advance.
- Ignoring fees on small buys. Very frequent, very small buys can lose a noticeable share to fees.
Questions
What is dollar-cost averaging (DCA)?
DCA means buying a fixed amount at regular intervals, whatever the price. You buy more coins when the price is low and fewer when it is high, which smooths out your average entry.
Where do the prices come from?
Your browser downloads real daily closing prices for the pair from public market data. Each buy uses the closing price of that day.
Are fees included?
No. Trading fees, spreads and taxes are not included. Past results do not predict future returns.
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Historical results for information and education only. Past performance does not predict future returns. Not financial advice. Risk Disclosure