DCA Calculator
Backtest a dollar-cost-averaging plan against real historical prices.
See how a dollar-cost-averaging (DCA) strategy would have performed. Choose a coin, how much to invest each period and how many periods, and the calculator runs the numbers against real historical price data.
How to use the DCA Calculator
- Choose the cryptocurrency you want to model.
- Set how much to invest each period.
- Choose how many periods the plan should run for.
- Run the calculation against real historical price data.
- Compare the total amount invested with the value the plan would have reached.
What dollar-cost averaging is
Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) means investing a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of price. The aim is to spread purchases across many price levels over time rather than committing everything at a single moment.
How this backtest works
The calculator applies your chosen contribution and schedule to real historical prices for the selected coin, then shows how the position would have grown or shrunk. Backtests describe the past only. Past performance does not predict or guarantee future results.
Frequently asked questions
Does this use real historical prices?
Yes. The backtest runs against historical market data for the coin you select.
Does a positive backtest mean future profit?
No. Results are historical and illustrative. Past performance does not guarantee or predict future returns.
What is dollar-cost averaging?
It is the practice of investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, which spreads purchases across different price levels over time.
These tools are provided for information only and do not constitute financial or investment advice. Figures may be delayed. See our Methodology for data sources.