Cardano (ADA) DCA calculator
Backtest a recurring Cardano purchase with weekly closing prices from Apr 16, 2018 to Sep 28, 2026. Latest weekly close: $0.2466.
Cardano DCA calculator
Runs in your browser on 442 weekly closes (2018-04 → 2026-09).
ADA DCA results by start year ($100/month)
| Start | Invested | Value now | Return | Avg cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2018 | $10,200 | $16,419 | +61.0% | $0.1532 |
| Since 2019 | $9,300 | $13,980 | +50.3% | $0.1640 |
| Since 2020 | $8,100 | $8,214 | +1.4% | $0.2432 |
| Since 2021 | $6,900 | $3,803 | -44.9% | $0.4474 |
| Since 2022 | $5,700 | $3,526 | -38.1% | $0.3986 |
| Since 2023 | $4,500 | $2,981 | -33.8% | $0.3723 |
| Since 2024 | $3,300 | $2,063 | -37.5% | $0.3945 |
| Since 2025 | $2,100 | $1,427 | -32.1% | $0.3629 |
| Since 2026 | $900 | $994 | +10.5% | $0.2232 |
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.
Lump sum instead?
$1,000 in ADA in 2018 · $1,000 in ADA in 2019 · $1,000 in ADA in 2020 · $1,000 in ADA in 2021 · $1,000 in ADA in 2022 · $1,000 in ADA in 2023 · $1,000 in ADA in 2024 · $1,000 in ADA in 2025 · $1,000 in ADA in 2026
FAQ
Is DCA into Cardano a good strategy?
Nobody can say in advance. Historically, a $100 monthly DCA into ADA started in 2018 would show +61.0% as of Sep 28, 2026, but past results do not predict future ones and ADA can lose most of its value.
What was the average buying price of a ADA DCA?
Buying $100 every month since 2018-04 gives an average cost of $0.1532 per ADA, versus a latest weekly close of $0.2466.
Weekly or monthly DCA for ADA?
Over long periods the difference is usually small; weekly buys smooth entry prices further but can cost more in fixed fees. Use the calculator above to compare both for Cardano.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.