Welcome to the Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Crypto Backtest Calculator by AlgoColony. This interactive tool allows you to backtest your crypto investments using the DCA strategy. Enter your favorite cryptocurrencies, monthly investment amount, and start date to visualize how your portfolio could have grown over time.
Track multiple assets like BTC, XRP, SOL, and LUNC, compare your total invested amount with your current portfolio value, and get an instant overview of your ROI and net profit/loss. Backtesting with DCA helps you understand the effectiveness of this steady investment strategy.
Use this calculator to plan and optimize your long-term crypto investments with clear visualizations and portfolio summaries.
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the symbols of the cryptocurrencies you want to track (comma-separated, e.g., BTCUSDT, XRPUSDT).
- Specify your monthly investment amount per asset in USD.
- Select a start date for your backtest.
- Click Calculate to see your portfolio growth and DCA performance.
DCA Calculator Widget
Portfolio Summary
| Asset | Invested (USD) | Tokens Held | Current Value (USD) | PnL (USD) | ROI (%) |
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This table updates automatically whenever you click Calculate.
Benefits of Dollar-Cost Averaging
- Reduces market timing risk: Investing the same amount regularly avoids trying to pick tops and bottoms.
- Disciplined investing: Encourages consistent contribution over time.
- Visualize performance: Backtesting your DCA strategy shows how your investments might have grown.
- Compare multiple assets: See which cryptocurrencies performed best under a consistent investment plan.
Disclaimer:
The data used in this calculator is sourced from the Binance public API (https://api.binance.com) and reflects only what is available from Binance at the time of fetching. This tool is for educational and illustrative purposes only and should not be considered financial advice or a final trading decision guide.
Past performance of cryptocurrencies does not guarantee future results. The calculator does not account for trading fees, withdrawal fees, slippage, or taxes, which may affect real investment outcomes. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a professional before investing.
You can view the original Python script used to calculate DCA results here: https://github.com/PitonixDigital/AlgoColonyPublic/tree/main/utilities/CryptoDCA