Bitcoin DCA since 2017: $100 per month
Historical simulation of buying $100 of Bitcoin (BTC) every month from Aug 14, 2017 to Sep 28, 2026, using weekly closing prices.
Over 110 monthly purchases the strategy accumulated 0.743608 BTC at an average cost of $14,793, compared with a latest weekly close of $83,625. The portfolio peaked at $89,898 around Sep 29, 2025 and spent 90% of the weeks above the amount invested. Buying $23.08 every week instead would have produced $60,885 (+453.1%) for $11,008 invested.
Year-by-year breakdown
| End of year | BTC price | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $13,716 | $500 | $1,291 | +158.3% |
| 2018 | $3,988 | $1,700 | $1,074 | -36.8% |
| 2019 | $7,359 | $2,900 | $3,394 | +17.0% |
| 2020 | $33,000 | $4,100 | $19,184 | +367.9% |
| 2021 | $47,286 | $5,300 | $28,714 | +441.8% |
| 2022 | $16,617 | $6,500 | $10,876 | +67.3% |
| 2023 | $42,284 | $7,700 | $29,580 | +284.2% |
| 2024 | $98,364 | $8,900 | $70,724 | +694.7% |
| 2025 | $91,530 | $10,100 | $66,904 | +562.4% |
| 2026 (to date) | $83,625 | $11,000 | $62,184 | +465.3% |
DCA vs lump sum
| Strategy (BTC, since 2017) | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly DCA | $11,000 | $62,184 | +465.3% |
| Weekly DCA | $11,008 | $60,885 | +453.1% |
| Lump sum on Aug 14, 2017 | $11,000 | $225,113 | +1,946.5% |
Same $100/month DCA in other coins since 2017
| Coin | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | $11,000 | $55,056 | +400.5% |
Historical simulation, not a forecast or advice. Uses weekly closing prices in USD (USDT pairs); ignores fees, spreads and taxes. Past performance does not predict future results; crypto prices can fall to zero. Disclaimer · Methodology.
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FAQ
How much would $100 a month in Bitcoin since 2017 be worth?
Investing $100 every month in BTC from Aug 14, 2017 to Sep 28, 2026 (110 purchases, $11,000 in total) would be worth about $62,184 at the latest weekly close, a gain of +465.3%. This is a historical simulation, not a prediction.
What was the worst drawdown of a BTC DCA started in 2017?
The portfolio fell as much as -73.4% from its previous high, and was above the amount invested 90% of the weeks.
Was DCA better than a lump sum in BTC since 2017?
Investing the same $11,000 all at once in Aug 14, 2017 would be worth $225,113 (+1,946.5%), versus $62,184 with monthly DCA. The lump sum did better here because the price rose overall after the start date.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.