DCA history · Monero

Monero DCA since 2024: $100 monthly

Investing $100 every month into Monero since 1 January 2024 (34 buys, $3,400 in total) would be worth $9,120 today (+168.25%).

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Dollar-cost averaging

$9,120

+168.25% · +83.16%/yr

Invested
$3,400.00
Buys
34
Average cost
$227.44

Lump sum, day one

Winner

$12,265

+260.73%

Invested
$3,400.00
Bought at
$169.13
Max drawdown
58.78%

Perfect timing (hindsight)

$19,683

+478.91%

Bought on
6 Feb 2024
At a price of
$105.39
Not a plan you could follow

How it would have felt

Over this period the plan was worth less than the money you’d put in on 15.9% of days, with the longest unbroken stretch lasting 117 days (to 29 May 2024). The worst moment was 6 Feb 2024, when it was down 37.2% on what had been invested. It has been in profit continuously since 16 Nov 2024. The average cost per unit was $227.44 against a price today of $610.11 (+168.25%). The cheapest buy was $122.64 on 1 May 2024 and the priciest $543.30 on 1 Oct 2026.

Year by year

As ofInvestedWorthReturn
31 Dec 2024$1,200$1,534+27.84%
31 Dec 2025$2,400$5,352+123.01%
22 Oct 2026$3,400$9,120+168.25%

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Frequently asked questions

How much would $100 every month in Monero since 2024 be worth today?
Investing $100 every month into Monero since 1 January 2024 (34 buys, $3,400 in total) would be worth $9,120 today (+168.25%).
Was DCA better than a lump sum for Monero since 2024?
Investing the same $3,400 in one go on 1 January 2024 would be worth $12,265 today (+260.73%), so putting it all in on day one came out ahead over this particular period. Which wins depends heavily on the start date.
How long was Monero DCA underwater since 2024?
The plan was worth less than the money invested on 15.9% of days, with the longest stretch lasting 117 days (ending 29 May 2024).
A historical simulation, not financial advice. Past performance does not predict future results; cryptocurrency is highly volatile and you can lose your entire investment. Figures use daily closing prices with a live quote for today, USD, and no fees.