Ethereum DCA since 2023: $100 per month
Historical simulation of buying $100 of Ethereum (ETH) every month from Jan 2, 2023 to Sep 28, 2026, using weekly closing prices.
Over 45 monthly purchases the strategy accumulated 1.959966 ETH at an average cost of $2,296, compared with a latest weekly close of $2,689. The portfolio peaked at $6,814 around Aug 18, 2025 and spent 78% of the weeks above the amount invested. Buying $23.08 every week instead would have produced $5,207 (+15.1%) for $4,523 invested.
Context: Ethereum price history 2023 · best performing crypto of 2023.
Year-by-year breakdown
| End of year | ETH price | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,282 | $1,200 | $1,583 | +31.9% |
| 2024 | $3,636 | $2,400 | $4,029 | +67.9% |
| 2025 | $3,145 | $3,600 | $4,822 | +34.0% |
| 2026 (to date) | $2,689 | $4,500 | $5,270 | +17.1% |
DCA vs lump sum
| Strategy (ETH, since 2023) | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly DCA | $4,500 | $5,270 | +17.1% |
| Weekly DCA | $4,523 | $5,207 | +15.1% |
| Lump sum on Jan 2, 2023 | $4,500 | $9,378 | +108.4% |
Same $100/month DCA in other coins since 2023
| Coin | Invested | Value | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $4,500 | $7,449 | +65.5% |
| BNB | $4,500 | $7,756 | +72.4% |
| XRP | $4,500 | $8,645 | +92.1% |
| Solana | $4,500 | $9,486 | +110.8% |
| TRON | $4,500 | $10,828 | +140.6% |
| Zcash | $4,500 | $150,352 | +3,241.1% |
| Dogecoin | $4,500 | $3,974 | -11.7% |
| Chainlink | $4,500 | $6,005 | +33.4% |
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 Ethereum since 2023 be worth?
Investing $100 every month in ETH from Jan 2, 2023 to Sep 28, 2026 (45 purchases, $4,500 in total) would be worth about $5,270 at the latest weekly close, a gain of +17.1%. This is a historical simulation, not a prediction.
What was the worst drawdown of a ETH DCA started in 2023?
The portfolio fell as much as -58.2% from its previous high, and was above the amount invested 78% of the weeks.
Was DCA better than a lump sum in ETH since 2023?
Investing the same $4,500 all at once in Jan 2, 2023 would be worth $9,378 (+108.4%), versus $5,270 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.