DCA Calculator
DCA backtest
Dollar-cost average backtest
Estimate the future value of recurring crypto investments. All math runs locally — change inputs and the results update instantly.
Inputs
Your plan
Results
Estimated outcome
Total invested$15,600
Estimated value$21,403
Profit / loss+$5,803
ROI+37.2%
How it works
The math behind DCA
We compound your recurring buy at the assumed annual return, applied per period. Each cycle adds amount to the running balance, then multiplies the total by (1 + APR/periods).
value₀ = 0 valueᵢ = (valueᵢ₋₁ + amount) × (1 + APR / periodsPerYear) periods = years × periodsPerYear
- Weekly cadence uses 52 periods per year.
- Monthly cadence uses 12 periods per year.
- Returns are smoothed — real markets vary day to day.
FAQ
DCA — Frequently asked questions
DCA means investing a fixed amount on a recurring schedule (weekly, monthly), reducing the impact of price volatility on the average entry price.
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