Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)
An investment strategy of buying a fixed dollar amount of cryptocurrency at regular intervals, regardless of price.
Explained Simply
Dollar-cost averaging means investing the same amount on a consistent schedule — for example, $100 every Monday. When prices are high, you buy fewer coins; when prices are low, you buy more. Over time, this averages out your purchase price and removes the stress of trying to time the market. DCA is widely recommended for beginners because it reduces the impact of volatility. Historical backtests show DCA into Bitcoin has been profitable over any 4+ year period. The key is consistency and patience.
Example
DCA of $100/week into Bitcoin for 4 years (2020-2024) would have turned $20,800 into approximately $55,000+, despite multiple 30%+ drawdowns.
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