Crypto DCA Calculator
Dollar-cost-average a coin: see total invested, units accumulated, average cost, and value at any target price.
DCA planner
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$2,600
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Units are estimated from the single average price you enter — a real DCA buys at each period's own price. Excludes fees and taxes. A what-if, not a backtest or a prediction.
How it works
Dollar-cost averaging means investing a fixed amount on a set schedule instead of trying to time one perfect entry. Enter your contribution, how often you buy, and for how long, plus the average price you expect to pay — the planner totals your invested capital, estimates the units you would accumulate, and values them at any target price you choose. It is a what-if for framing a plan, not a backtest: a real DCA buys at each period's own price, so your actual average will differ.
FAQ
What is dollar-cost averaging (DCA)?
DCA is buying a fixed dollar amount on a set schedule — say $50 every week — regardless of price. You buy more units when the price is low and fewer when it is high, which smooths your average cost and removes the pressure to time the market.
How is the average cost calculated?
Average cost = total dollars invested ÷ total units bought. This calculator uses the average purchase price you enter to estimate units accumulated (invested ÷ average price); in a real DCA the units come from summing each buy at its own price.
Does DCA guarantee a profit?
No. DCA reduces timing risk and the impact of volatility on your entry, but if the asset trends down over your whole horizon you still lose money. Crypto is especially volatile and can go to zero. This is a planning tool, not a promise.
How do fees affect DCA?
Frequent small buys can rack up per-transaction fees, which raise your true average cost. Use the Crypto Profit Calculator to model an exit with fees included; this planner shows the pre-fee picture.
Keep going
Educational use only — not investment, tax, or legal advice. Estimates exclude fees and taxes and assume a single average price; crypto is volatile, largely unregulated, and can lose all value. Past results do not predict the future.