Features Guide
Everything you need to know about the Bitcoin DCA Calculator. Learn how each tool works and how it can help you make smarter investment decisions.
Try the CalculatorWhat is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)?
Dollar Cost Averaging is an investment strategy where you invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, regardless of the asset's price. Instead of trying to "time the market," you buy consistently over time.
The DCA Calculator
The core tool that shows you what your Bitcoin investment would be worth.
Investment Amount
Enter how much you want to invest each period. Can be any amount — even $10 or $20 per week adds up over time.
Frequency Options
Choose how often to invest: Daily, Weekly, Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks), or Monthly. Weekly is most popular for manual investors.
Date Range
Pick your start and end dates. Use historical dates to see past performance, or future dates to project potential growth.
Fee Percentage
Account for exchange fees (typically 0.1% to 1.5%). This gives you a more accurate picture of your real returns.
Currency Support
View results in USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, or JPY. All calculations are done in USD and converted for display.
Price Sources
Choose between Kraken or Coinbase historical data. Both are major exchanges with reliable price history going back years.
Preset Scenarios
Not sure where to start? Click any preset button to instantly see common scenarios:
- • $50/week for 5 years — A popular long-term strategy
- • $100/week for 3 years — Medium-term with higher contributions
- • "What if I bought the peak?" — See how DCA recovers from buying at all-time highs
Results & Analysis Tools
Understand your investment performance with detailed breakdowns.
Portfolio Summary
See your total invested, BTC accumulated, current value, and profit/loss at a glance. Toggle between BTC and Satoshis (sats) display.
Performance Chart
Visual chart showing your portfolio value over time. Watch how your investment grows with each purchase. Includes M2 money supply overlay option.
Transaction History
Detailed table of every single purchase: date, BTC price, amount invested, BTC bought, fees paid, and running totals.
CSV Export
Download your complete transaction history as a spreadsheet. Perfect for tax records, personal tracking, or importing into other tools.
Share Link
Generate a shareable link with your exact calculator settings. Great for showing friends or saving your configuration.
Future Projections
When your end date is in the future, see projected returns based on conservative (15%), moderate (30%), or aggressive (50%) annual growth scenarios.
Comparison Tools
See how Bitcoin stacks up against other investment options.
DCA vs Lump Sum
Compare your DCA strategy to investing the same total amount all at once on day one. See which approach would have performed better.
Asset Comparison
Compare Bitcoin returns against S&P 500 index and Gold over the same period. Uses real historical data from financial markets.
Savings Account Comparison
See how Bitcoin compares to keeping your money in a high-yield savings account (currently ~4.5% APY). Includes compound interest calculations.
Inflation-Adjusted Returns
See your 'real' returns after accounting for inflation using official CPI data from the Federal Reserve. This shows your actual purchasing power gain.
Planning & Goal Tools
Plan your Bitcoin journey and track progress toward your goals.
Stacking Goal Tracker
Set a target amount of Bitcoin (like 0.1 BTC or 1 whole coin) and track your progress. See how long until you reach your goal at your current pace.
Price Prediction Scenarios
Enter a target Bitcoin price ($100k, $500k, $1M) and instantly see what your current stack would be worth. Great for visualizing long-term potential.
FIRE Calculator
Financial Independence, Retire Early calculator. Enter your monthly expenses and see at what Bitcoin price you could live off your holdings.
Unit Bias Calculator
Bitcoin seems expensive? This shows how many Satoshis (sats) you own. 1 BTC = 100 million sats. Owning 1 million sats is easier than it sounds!
Opportunity Cost Calculator
Curious what you missed? Enter a past date and amount to see what that money would be worth today if you had bought Bitcoin instead.
Share My Stack
Generate a beautiful shareable image of your DCA results. Perfect for social media — shows your total invested, current value, and returns.
Fee & Cost Analysis
Understand and minimize the costs of your Bitcoin purchases.
Exchange Fee Comparison
Compare fees across major exchanges: Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, Cash App, Strike, Swan, and River. See total fees for your specific investment pattern.
Cost Basis Tracker
Track your average purchase price (cost basis) over time. Essential for understanding your break-even point and for tax purposes.
Live Dashboard Widgets
Real-time Bitcoin network and market data updated automatically.
Halving Countdown
Bitcoin's supply is cut in half roughly every 4 years. This shows the countdown to the next halving event — historically a bullish catalyst.
Live Blocks Feed
Watch new Bitcoin blocks being mined in real-time. Shows block height, time, transaction count, and size. Updates every 30 seconds.
Fear & Greed Index
Market sentiment indicator from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). When others are fearful, it might be a good time to buy.
Mempool Fees
Current Bitcoin transaction fees for fast, medium, and slow confirmation times. Useful for timing your withdrawals from exchanges.
Hash Rate & Difficulty
Network security metrics. Higher hash rate = more secure network. Shows current hash rate, difficulty, and next adjustment estimate.
Supply Scarcity
Track how much of the 21 million Bitcoin cap has been mined. Currently ~19.5M exist. Shows percentage mined and remaining supply.
Purchasing Power
Compare how $100 has lost value since 2015 while Bitcoin has gained. Visual demonstration of inflation vs Bitcoin appreciation.
Lightning Network Stats
The Lightning Network enables instant, nearly-free Bitcoin payments. See total nodes, channels, and network capacity.
Bitcoin Dominance
Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market cap. Higher dominance often indicates Bitcoin is outperforming altcoins.
Sat Converter
Quick converter between USD and Satoshis at current prices. Enter any dollar amount to see how many sats you can buy.
Educational Resources
Learn more about Bitcoin and why people are investing.
Why Bitcoin?
Understand where Bitcoin's value comes from: user adoption, network effects, mining costs, and the case for exiting fiat currency.
Self-Custody Guide
Learn why holding your own keys matters, how hardware wallets work, and how to secure your Bitcoin the right way.
Mining Guide
How proof-of-work secures Bitcoin, why halvings matter, and how mining economics create a price floor.
Bitcoin Adoption Tracker
Interactive chart comparing Bitcoin's adoption curve to early internet growth. See where we are in the adoption cycle.
Ready to Start?
See what consistent Bitcoin investing could do for your financial future. No signup required — just enter your numbers and explore.
Open the CalculatorThis tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research before investing.