Model your ETH dollar-cost averaging strategy. Enter your regular investment amount, purchase frequency, and ETH price range to see total returns, average cost basis, and how DCA compares to lump sum.
| Period | Invested | Avg Entry | Value at Peak | ROI at Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 – Dec 2020 (24mo) | $2,400 | ~$270 | ~$44,000 | +1,733% |
| Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 (24mo) | $2,400 | ~$1,100 | ~$11,000 | +358% |
| Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 (bear) | $2,400 | ~$1,700 | ~$2,100 | −13% at trough |
| Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 (12mo) | $1,200 | ~$1,800 | ~$2,700 | +125% |
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Open Full DCA Calculator →DCA works particularly well for ETH because of extreme volatility — routinely swinging 30–80% from local highs to lows. DCA removes the pressure of timing these moves. Historical data shows consistent monthly ETH buyers from 2019–2024 achieved strong returns even when buying at local tops, because subsequent bull runs reset ATHs.
The amount matters less than consistency. Even $25–$50/week becomes meaningful over 3–4 years. Choose an amount you can sustain during 70–80% drawdowns without panic selling — ETH bear markets historically last 1–2 years. Most practitioners use 5–10% of disposable income.
Weekly DCA provides better price averaging for volatile assets like ETH. Weekly captures more data points and reduces timing risk by ~2x vs monthly. Daily adds minimal benefit over weekly and often costs more in fees. Most major exchanges support automatic weekly recurring buys at no extra cost.
Average cost basis = Total USD Invested ÷ Total ETH Accumulated. If you spent $3,000 and accumulated 1.8 ETH, average cost = $3,000 ÷ 1.8 = $1,667/ETH. You're profitable when current ETH price > average cost basis. Our calculator shows this in real time.
Yes — positively. If you stake accumulated ETH at ~4% APY, staking rewards compound on top of price appreciation. A $5,000 ETH position staked at 4% earns ~$200/year in additional ETH, which itself appreciates if ETH price rises. Many long-term DCA investors stake ETH to enhance returns beyond pure price exposure.
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