How to Build a Simple DCA Strategy for Crypto (With Python Tools)

Most people fail at crypto not because they pick the wrong coins — but because they have no system. I spent 3 months building a framework that removes emotion from crypto investing. Here is what I learned. What is DCA and Why It Works Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) means investing a fixed amount at regular intervals — regardless of price. Instead of trying to time the market (spoiler: nobody can), you buy $100 of Bitcoin every week. Period. The math is brutal in your favor: When price is high, your $100 buys fewer coins When price is low, your $100 buys more coins Over time, your average cost is lower than the average price This is not a theory. A $100/month Bitcoin DCA from January 2020 to January 2024 turned $4,800 into ~$21,000 — a 337% return. The 3 Rules of a DCA System That Works Rule 1: Fix Your Amount, Never Change It The whole point of DCA is to remove decision-making. If you start adjusting based on market conditions, you have defeated the purpose. Set your amount based on what