What is dollar-cost averaging? Buying a little at a time
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
Dollar-cost averaging (DCA), also called pound-cost averaging in the UK, means buying a fixed amount at regular intervals, such as £50 every week, whatever the price. Over time you buy more when prices are low and less when they're high.
How it works
Because the amount stays the same, a lower price buys more coins and a higher price buys fewer. Your average cost per coin ends up somewhere between the highs and lows you bought through.
Where it helps
- It takes away the pressure of trying to time the market.
- It builds a habit and keeps each purchase small.
- It can soften the effect of sharp price swings on your average cost.
Where it doesn't
DCA doesn't stop you losing money if prices fall and stay down. Regular buys also mean regular fees, so it pays to know what each purchase costs. Past performance is no guide to the future.
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