Polkadot (DOT) DCA calculator
Backtest a recurring Polkadot purchase with weekly closing prices from Aug 17, 2020 to Sep 28, 2026. Latest weekly close: $1.23.
Polkadot DCA calculator
Runs in your browser on 320 weekly closes (2020-08 → 2026-09).
DOT DCA results by start year ($100/month)
| Start | Invested | Value now | Return | Avg cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020 | $7,400 | $2,243 | -69.7% | $4.04 |
| Since 2021 | $6,900 | $2,107 | -69.5% | $4.01 |
| Since 2022 | $5,700 | $2,045 | -64.1% | $3.42 |
| Since 2023 | $4,500 | $1,882 | -58.2% | $2.93 |
| Since 2024 | $3,300 | $1,601 | -51.5% | $2.53 |
| Since 2025 | $2,100 | $1,360 | -35.2% | $1.89 |
| Since 2026 | $900 | $971 | +7.9% | $1.14 |
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.
Polkadot price history by year
Lump sum instead?
$1,000 in DOT in 2020 · $1,000 in DOT in 2021 · $1,000 in DOT in 2022 · $1,000 in DOT in 2023 · $1,000 in DOT in 2024 · $1,000 in DOT in 2025 · $1,000 in DOT in 2026
FAQ
Is DCA into Polkadot a good strategy?
Nobody can say in advance. Historically, a $100 monthly DCA into DOT started in 2020 would show -69.7% as of Sep 28, 2026, but past results do not predict future ones and DOT can lose most of its value.
What was the average buying price of a DOT DCA?
Buying $100 every month since 2020-08 gives an average cost of $4.04 per DOT, versus a latest weekly close of $1.23.
Weekly or monthly DCA for DOT?
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 Polkadot.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.