DCA Calculator
Simulate buying a fixed dollar amount on a schedule, backtested against real historical prices.
What is Dollar Cost Averaging?
Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) means investing a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of price, instead of trying to time the market. This tool replays real historical prices for your chosen coin and interval to show exactly how many coins your recurring investment would have bought, and what that stack is worth at today's price - both the gains and the drawdowns are based on actual market history, not a simulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)?
DCA means investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly, instead of trying to time the market with a single lump-sum purchase.
Is this backtest based on real prices?
Yes, it replays actual historical prices for your chosen coin and interval, so both the gains and the drawdowns reflect real market history rather than a simulation.
What is the best DCA frequency?
There is no single best frequency; daily, weekly and monthly all produce similar long-term results for most coins. Use the period and frequency selectors to compare a few options for yourself.
Does this include exchange fees?
No, the backtest assumes the full amount is invested each period with no fees deducted, so real-world results will be slightly lower after trading costs.
Is the DCA calculator free to use?
Yes, this Dollar Cost Averaging calculator is completely free and uses real historical prices, with no signup needed.
What is the best crypto to DCA into?
This tool doesn't recommend specific coins, but it lets you backtest any of the top 150 coins by market cap so you can compare how a DCA strategy would have performed on each one historically.