DCA

Own_Dinner8039

I've been thinking about this. In general you're better off just DCAing. Because of taxes and fees you have sell your Bitcoin for ~$10k higher value than what you reinvest 85% of your Bitcoin in order to gain enough extra Bitcoin for it to be worth it. Bitcoin is very volatile so it's possible to buy low and sell high, even if you don't hit every peak and ebb. For me, however, I would wind up getting confused with too many transactions and wind up eventually losing a lot of money. Or, knowing my luck, I take a good portion out during an ATH, and then two days later Bitcoin's value 100x. The temptation to trade Bitcoin actively is there, but for myself at least, I MIGHT sell a portion in a few months during the peak of halving and then DCA my reinvestment while keeping up with my current DCA cadence. That way it's like I got a Bitcoin dividend, and paying the capital gains tax won't be as depressing in the future when we reach my ultimate "out".

Wise_Tear4

The fact is neither me or you know How high it will go or indeed it could be a dead cat bounce. Stay calm and keep DCA

Benji2108

What is DCA? Soemone did mention buying bitcoin and selling next year for some cash for a car. Doesn’t sound that crazy to me really. Don’t people trade all the time ?

RemyVonLion

DCA as much as you can every day. I can send you my River referral link if you want, after your first week of purchases there are no fees.

FlokiMoneyBoss

I disagree. Last cycle was my first and didn’t take profits cause it wasn’t life changing and kept buying all the way to the top chasing retirement. This time around I was able to dca at the bottom, now I have life changing money. Every week DCA’ing out. I regret nothing from that first cycle around. Learned a lot.

bowdenta

How much do you leave on sidelines normally? I've just DCA'ing for a about year now, but as a consequence, I'm usually 0% in stablecoins. Is it a good strategy to have at least 5% of my bag set as a limit buy on BTC around 53k?

bowdenta

How much do you leave on sidelines normally? I've just DCA'ing for a about year now, but as a consequence, I'm usually 0% in stablecoins. Is it a good strategy to have at least 5% of my bag set as a limit buy on BTC around 53k?

Leather_Wolverine249

I got 0.00000000000004 BTC, my next goal is to DCA up to 0.0000000000005

Amber_Sam

>and I’m thinkin could I have bought at 56 and then sold at 64 for a 8k profit in like a span of 5 days? You would also have 0 bitcoin. That's not why we're here. >My end goal will be to hold a least 1btc forever Then don't try to sell it for 5% gains. > but I’m curious if there’s short term gains I could be making by buying the dips and selling when it’s a few grand up? That's the best approach if your plan it to have less bitcoin. We all have been where you're, read my guide and make sure to learn along you go. Congrats on the move, it's never too late. ONLY INVEST MONEY YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE. Invest in your knowledge, learn about Bitcoin as much as you can. The Bitcoin Standard book is a must read. So is Broken Money book. Also, **don't reply any DMs**, emails, private messages on other social media, promising to buy Bitcoin from them or get rich quick and read this short guide, please: **Price wise, nobody knows what the price will be tomorrow, next week or at the end of the year.** **Try "Bitcoin ONLY" strategy for at least the first 210,000 block cycle**, you'll sleep much better. Newcomers lose so much money, holding garbage tokens just because someone on YT told them to. If you don't like losing money in [failed coins](https://www.coingecko.com/research/publications/how-many-cryptocurrencies-failed), avoid. Going DCA is probably the best approach, IMHO. Bitcoin to me, is a savings account. If I have some spare cash, I exchange it for sats. Once a week works best for me, but I'm getting paid weekly. If there's a 10% drop in the price since my last buy, I usually double my buy. This [DCA calculator](https://dca.bitnob.com/) might help to decide what will work best for you. In a few years, even $10 dollars a month can make a massive difference. This [DCA blog](https://er-bybitcoin.com/) is pretty interesting. Now, don't buy a fake Bitcoin at a spot ETF place or similar, **get the real thing** that you can withdraw anytime you want. Register at a proper exchange and buy real Bitcoin. Any of these will do [https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin](https://bitcoin-only.com/get-bitcoin) Install (or buy - in case you're getting Bitcoin in Thousands of $) one or more of these wallets. A few good wallet choices: [https://blockstream.com/green/](https://blockstream.com/green/) \- Top Security Features, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://bluewallet.io](https://bluewallet.io/) \- excellent, easy to use wallet, Open Source and Non-Custodial [https://www.sparrowwallet.com](https://www.sparrowwallet.com) - top desktop wallet [https://electrum.org](https://electrum.org/) \- Solid choice, Open Source and Non-Custodial, one of the oldest and most trusted Bitcoin Wallets. I prefer the desktop version but it works on mobile too. Lightning wallets to consider (cheaper and faster transactions, great for small amounts): [https://phoenix.acinq.co/](https://phoenix.acinq.co/) \- Phoenix - very good wallet, uses Tor for extra privacy, easy for anyone new [https://blixtwallet.github.io/](https://blixtwallet.github.io/) \- Blixt - great UI, fast and clean [https://breez.technology](https://breez.technology/) \- Breez - excellent POS for small business owners as well as integrated Bitrefill or LN Pizza Hardware Wallets (to store larger amounts): [Trezor](https://trezor.io/) \- Easy to use, no matter how new in Bitcoin you're. Use the Bitcoin only firmware as it's safer than a multi coin software. [ColdCard](https://coldcardwallet.com/) - air gapped, Bitcoin only, less new user friendly but there are great tutorials to help with setting it up. [BitBox02](https://bitbox.swiss/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/) - another great little device, opt for the more secure Bitcoin ONLY version (less coins = less code = less chance for a hidden bug or a backdoor) [Jade](https://blockstream.com/jade) - air gapped, fully open source, Bitcoin only, great features. You can even [build it on your own](https://github.com/Blockstream/jade/), if you feel adventurous. [Seedsigner](https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner) - another DIY, fully open source, air gapped, Bitcoin only hardware wallet, not for you if you're just starting up but something to consider later. There's also Ledger, but I wouldn't recommend it as it's not fully open source, keep and already leaked customers' details, recently said they're capable of sending customers' keys out just with a firmware update, etc. **Stay away**, save yourself a headache in the future. Whatever wallet you'll decide to buy, purchase DIRECTLY from the manufacturer, no eBay, no Amazon. Make sure the device is NOT preset, and you will generate your own seed words. Write them down on any piece of paper as well as the receiving address. Now wipe the wallet and generate a new wallet. If the seed words are different from the first set, you're safe to use it. Find an option to set a passphrase and use it. This will boost the security to another level. Never store the seed words and passphrase together. Use a different medium if possible. If somebody finds both, they'll be able to steal your coin. This little device will hold the keys to your money, that's the reason why you have to be a bit more careful. Also, no worries, if it breaks, you can replace it - as long as you keep your seed words and passphrase(s) safe. Welcome to the rabbit hole and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions anytime during your Bitcoin journey. Also, [check the sidebar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/about) that's filled with lots of great info and if you have any questions, visit r/BitcoinBeginners and look for the answers.

pneapplefruitdude

I think it's very likely that Schiff holds a big bag of BTC and just uses the critical stance for engagement farming and brand recognition. Also, while the world isn't black and white, sometimes a solution space is very limited (there have been no major upgrades to wheels since they were first invented) and you need to pick a winner if you want to invest rationally . Every shit coiner would call a BTC Maxi close minded. So basically whether you hold gold, btc or shitcoins, you think that you hold the winner and everything else will consolidate into it. I think that's also why so few are able to just DCA and hold BTC over the long term, because you have to hold an extremely contrarian position to the current system but then have to be extremely conservative / close minded of what you accept as hard money.

Outrageous83

It's awesome that you're considering diving into the crypto world, especially with such a solid financial foundation. Given your interest in potentially holding Bitcoin long-term and exploring short-term trading opportunities, here are a few insights that might help you get started. Firstly, it's great that you're looking into platforms like Kraken; it’s a reputable exchange and a good starting point. Regarding the wallet, it's true that a hardware wallet (often called a cold wallet) is recommended for security if you're holding significant amounts of crypto. This keeps your assets offline and safe from online threats. For fees, each platform has its own structure. Typically, you'll encounter transaction fees (buying/selling crypto), withdrawal fees, and possibly others like inactivity fees or wallet fees. These vary by exchange and can affect your potential profits, so it's wise to compare them. Since you're new to crypto, a great strategy might be to use Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA). You can set this up on autopilot; basically, you invest a fixed amount regularly regardless of the price. This approach reduces the risk and stress of trying to time the market. Over time, it can provide a more stable average purchase price. As for your education in crypto, it's crucial to understand not just how to invest, but also what you're investing in. I recommend starting with resources that explain the basics of Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and the concepts of cryptocurrency. "Mastering Bitcoin" by Andreas M. Antonopoulos is an excellent book for beginners. Also, check out the documentary "Banking on Bitcoin" for a historical perspective. Understanding money itself—what fiat currency is, how monetary policy works, and its history—is also vital. This knowledge will provide you with a deeper understanding of why cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin were created and their potential impact on the future of finance. The book "The Ascent of Money" by Niall Ferguson is a fantastic resource for this. Lastly, to avoid scams, always use trusted platforms and double-check sources when you receive crypto advice. The learning curve can be steep, but there are countless resources out there. You might find forums like Reddit and dedicated crypto educational platforms particularly useful. Happy investing, and here's to potentially owning that 1 BTC and more!

Chambana_Raptor

>Why? Because it's been on a tear for way too long and the macroeconomic conditions clearly don't support that kind of growth empirically. People struggle to afford groceries, inflation is just now slowing, wages are sticky, credit card debt is at all time high snd climbing...yet somehow everyone can afford to FOMO into investment markets? And not just like...stocks...but high-risk, volatile assets like cryptocurrencies? No way that is sustainable. Average returns have been like 10-14% annually for the past few decades and my conservative index funds are up 17% since the start of this year. Too many optimists in the market expecting rate drops soon (which shows how little these investors understand how monetary policy works...the Fed will stand firmer the hotter the market is). >When? I can tell you're inexperienced since you asked this so lemme give you some unsolicited advice. Don't ask that question. First of all, no one who gives you a number answer knows what they are talking about. If they did, they would tell you not to try to time the market. Second of all, you don't need to know anyways...do not invest during uncertain times or during transitional periods. The time to FOMO into crypto was over 6 months ago. The time to FOMO into the stock markets was during the covid crash. **Now** is the time to either collect profits (short-term investor/assets) or lower your DCA magnitude a bit until things cool off (long-term investor/assets).

OptionGlobal8547

I had two btc but lost it all from my drug addiction that decimated every good thing I had in my life. I'm sober now and DCA every week. God has given me a second chance, and yes, it is still early.

SenseiRaheem

Put in what you can safely risk and see where the ride goes. Yes, it's easy to dream about somehow getting retirement money from crypto, but the reality is that if you can turn small DCA amounts into 2+ months of rent or a decent bump to your emergency fund, you've done really, really well.

bios_hazard

River offers zero fees on recurring purchases. How do you make money? Is the spot marked up? Is there a fee to withdraw? Lookin to move from my fee-ful coinbase DCA. Thanks!

phaattiee

I bet If you asked to take out a $9000 loan though they'd bump you to the front of that queue... Modern banking and financing is a massive joke. I keep just enough cash to pay my bills and have a 6 month cash reserve that I swap between Tax free ISA's at about 5% interest which pays for mine and the SO's holiday every other year... The fixed has a max 3 withdrawals yearly which is more than enough for emergencies. Every penny beyond that goes into BTC... the profits from each cycle go into the house/gold then the DCA begins again. Self custody will free us all from corrupt governments.

Broqueboarder

Naw, things are early. I’m continuing to DCA into Ergo. Its a great coin. Very cheap. Its PoW, open source, had a fair launch, great tech great team. The team does a weekly update on youtube. One of the apps is Rosen bridge. Rosen is a decentralizef bridge thats gonna be connecting most major chains. Very promising situation overall

RandomedXY

Buy in bear market and DCA out when you >5x? Repeat every four years?

tukukito

Download strike. DCA into BTC every other week. Withdraw your BTCs to your cold wallet every other month. Dont touch it.

vremains

Could hit top sooner than expected, I plan to DCA out throughout much of 2025.

Farasinxv

Restaking is emerging as a significant narrative in crypto and could play a big role in DeFi. I've been DCA-ing into ETH with the intention to restake on Yield Nest to earn amplified yields.

Weegaz21

My PEPE BONK FETCH JASMY are pumping but my LRC is holding me back from lambo Do I DCA Loopring?

MomsBugatti

Just DCA when you can why do you need to wait for bull run or bear run 🤦‍♀️

TheFlamingoPower

Of course, the safest, but you also have to research the projects well and know where you are doing DCA. Have you researched Sight AI perhaps?

coinsntings

DCA is great in a bear market, in a bull lump sum investments perform better (as otherwise you DCA massively)

Financial_Clue_2534

Me DCA everyday

stillkinetic

Please head this advice. DCA weekly, the max amount you think you can afford. I started investing in 2018 and if I’d DCA’d every week like I have been for the past year around $20 I would’ve been financially independent at this point and possibly closer to retirement at the rate I convert fiat after payday’s. If you believe in bitcoin you will not regret your investment.

Affectionate-Bread84

I DCA $20 a day minimum. I put in $1000 during the dip. My thought process, “oh, shit. I’ve lost some money. I should buy more.”

SpacePanda2176

I could afford it last cycle now just DCA and check prices constantly

Top_Mind9514

I’m kinda in the same situation. I have a Trust Wallet. Started DCA’ing in December last year. Slowly but surely, what I can spare monthly, usually $40-$70 per month I buy, and send to my Trust Wallet. I’ve had no problems with this Wallet and I’ve never heard anything bad about it either. But you do your own research. And don’t back-up your Seed Phrase on anything that is connected to the internet. NOTHING. Write down your Seed Phrase on paper, make a few copies and put them somewhere SAFE. Best of Luck!!!

WhichWayToEasyStreet

I DCA’d down to as low as 57.7K was hoping for more. Keeping my fingers crossed.

HesitantInvestor0

"Enough" is subjective. And what if it isn't enough? What are you going to do about it? The only thing I would say is that if you have spare capital and don't have a plan for it, it would likely be smarter to do something now than to DCA over the next decade. DCA is a good tool, but it sounds like you have goals for your kids. Today 1 million sats is about 600 bucks. In ten years, it may cost you a hell of a lot more. If you are doing this with spare money as it comes up, just keep going. What alternative do you have? Sell a kidney?

gowithflow192

Start DCAing out after we hit ATH again. You could DCA out 5% for every 10k climb. Even if BTC doubles in price you will have more than half your stack left (which will have doubled in price).

Peanutbutter_Voyager

Buying in the red is not DCA. Buying no matter the price is DCA.

Flaming_8_Ball

He never said he did those things in the past? Also statistically it's better to ape all in in a single degen buy than to DCA.

B1ggusDckus

You did everything you can. I recommend to not grow resentment but let go and start rebuilding what you had with a solid DCA plan on a reputable exchange.

Ometzu

You can use CashApp too, that’s what I do for weekly DCA

KeepTruthAlive

how much did she give? you could either DCA or lump sum rn.

iamushu

Congrats! I'd like to DCA when my target is getting closer. I'm wrong if the price goes above 21sma tho.

Equal_Classroom_4707

Bro, let me just set you straight. Buying red candles doesn't help you.  DCA is simply buying, when funds come available, at a set amount over a period of time.  DCA = NO TIMING  Buying colors = TIMING  TIMING = LOST THE ENTIRE POINT OF DCA If you're DCA'ing, there is no sale. There is no overpriced. There's nothing except constant guaranteed accumulation.

Jvinsnes

My DCA strategy is mining. I have 3 gaming computers, one with an extra GPU, mining for a DCA of about $100 a month. I only have electric heaters so my electric bill is about the same anyways

R100K-Martin-Lunger

FOMO is why you should never rush through your decision. Think things over, study the coin you want to invest in, consider its merits and trends, and then make an informed decision. I agree with the DCA-ing approach. I also think you should not stick to one coin, diversification is key here to mitigate your risks.

alive1

I was exited to try out strike since they announced arrival in Europe but have so far been disappointed. They received my transfer on May 2, and I hoped to get in on the dip, but the funds are not released to me. I contacted support and they are using American corporate language like "circling back" to me and that they are reviewing my account. My funds are still locked. I've missed the dip you guys. This is fucking dumb. Say what you will about Coinbase but I've never once had to wait for my DCA to complete, and every time I withdraw it goes without a hitch. Was hoping to support a Bitcoin only platform but this is NOT it.

Knurlinger

I have a set amount of money I want to invest mid term and also a set amount of BTC I want to reach. When it falls below 55k I will lump sum everything in after 2.5 years of DCA. So 57 was close enough for me to start buying. If it falls lower I would have bought even more. Now I am back to DCA.

Life-Duty-965

It always drops every ATH. I guess we're all still a bit bullish, that's the nature of bull runs, but in a few months it will seem obvious. It always does.. It ramped. It fell. I sold the ATH and I'll wait for the price to settle. Sooner or later it will hover at whatever for a few months and that's when my buys will kick in. If you're going to try timing it then do it properly. If you think timing is a mugs game (reasonable) and are holding out for the 100x in 10 years or whatever then just DCA.

Life-Duty-965

It always drops every ATH. I guess we're all still a bit bullish, that's the nature of bull runs, but in a few months it will seem obvious. It always does.. It ramped. It fell. I sold the ATH and I'll wait for the price to settle. Sooner or later it will hover at whatever for a few months and that's when my buys will kick in. If you're going to try timing it then do it properly. If you think timing is a mugs game (reasonable) and are holding out for the 100x in 10 years or whatever then just DCA.

GrandioseEuro

Been down against what? It's own high points dummy. The flaw with your examples is that you are comparing lows and highs from those periods, timing the market isn't realistic. Now if you picked a monthly DCA schedule: 6m: 43.44% 0.43x 1y: 88.33% 0.88x 2y: 144.44% 1.44x 3y: 110.93% 1.1x 4y: 171.81% 1.71x 5y: 277.11% 2.77x 9y: 3957% 39.57x The point isn't that you wouldn't make gains with BTC, the point is, it's extremely volatile and would you at a random point need to pull your cash out then you'd risk losses due to its volatile nature. Also as you can see above with a DCA schedule those gains aren't as enticing when you factor in risk.

lordofming-rises

I asked because I pay already Koinly and I haven't made any profit since I started crypto and I am considering a other strategy than DCA 50 dol in eth every week. But yeah I mean I don't have a lot in the end

AlexWasTakenWasTaken

I get notifications for the strategy I built. Then I go ahead and do my DCA with the amount specified when I get the email. For my sells I will most probably use the price matrix to set limit orders at 75 risk and above. The levels change, so I'll probably have to adjust from time to time. There's an API but I'm not savvy enough to use it to automate everything.

bbien12

The best time to buy bitcoin was 2010, the second best time is now. If you think it will dip, buy let’s say $200 a week to DCA

Antons2

Yeah ok. I also think DCA is the way. Thanks for the answer

whatthetoken

Pay attention to spot to futures premium. Overcooked futures will be trading at high premium compared to spot. That's your clue. The trigger is first lower high after that . You should be out by then. To DCA out , sell a bit every time this scenario is about to happen - major premium and lower high that can't reclaim previous level

Live_Jazz

Other than normal DCA, I had a limit order at $55,100 which didn’t quite hit, sadly. But I managed a couple of decent sized buys at $57-58k

Shykarii

I bought more than normal in April. I'll stick to DCA now. lol

Ok-Western-5799

Waiting for BTC to hit 40 before I begin to DCA

Pupwagn

If it goes to 100k what ever 1 btc is still 1btc. The dollar is still gonna keep printing and inflating, BTC is a capped asset. Long term it will rise simply due to supply and demand, stop worrying about price just DCA on a regular basis and stack sats. Its simple supply and demand that creates the volitility in the short term the long term it will gain in price its a global asset.

Mildmannered75

So u bought near the top , it’ll probably go down to 50 maybe 45ish according to my crystal ball , so yeah HODL… its really no biggie in the grand scheme of things. Keep your hand 💎 and never paper 🙌🏻 , u are. In for a ride , buckle up ⬆️ cowboy and DCA all the way

CallMeDaddy79-

Nope i loaded up with a DCA of $21267 I only buy in a bear market.

Infermion

150-200 is kind ambitious imo. I'll take out half at 90 and DCA out 20% every 5k increase following.

Bacon-Dub

Warning!!! My daily DCA is about to go through in 16 minutes. Wait until after that because like clockwork it’ll dip again as soon as I buy.

SwordmanGuts

I couldn't buy the dip. Some emergencies happened in the last 2 months and I refuse to invest anything as long as my emergency fund is not back to what it should be. I have DCA'd plenty in the last 4 years however so I'm not too concerned.

Psychological_Fox139

DCA every Monday, but had the urge to buy some before the weekend. Glad I bought more.

ThickTechnology488

Welcome buddy. Let me send you some sats, I won't be sending a lot but give me your btc address. Never sell DCA and HODL. 😊

Knurlinger

Broke my DCA schedule and put in 10x I‘d normally do weekly around $57k. Let’s see if this was a good decision or not.

duracellchipmunk

my adblocker made your prank possible. Not the same after seeing two ads. That said, [Bob Loukas](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zGwzu0zzCImC1BwPuWyXQ) has been pretty spot on to help people DCA in and out.

CryptoDad2100

Planning to DCA out based on a timeframe is impossible because you don't know the timeframe, but planning to DCA out (lock in gainz) based on price is a real thing. I took a nice chunk of BTC out a couple months back to lock in my 2022 profits. There are a bunch of ways you can do this, but from a psychological standpoint (if you don't do the "no fucks given 20 year DCA") a lot of people use cost basis as a good indicator for when to take profits and averaging down as a good indicator for when to buy in more. Makes you feel like you're "getting a deal".

AlexWasTakenWasTaken

Here's one step better for you: Dynamically DCA out based on Risk Valuation Metrics. I use [alphasquared](https://alphasquared.io) for my dca in and out strategies, because I get to build and test strategies + get notified, but you can use anything you like that is a proxy for when things get out of hand. Here's a [list ](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1am42ts/a_practical_guide_to_dynamic_dca_risk_metric_tier/)I made. Basically, I set DCA out targets at each risk level and the higher risk goes, the higher the DCA out amount becomes. For example, I'll start to DCA out at 75 risk by selling 10% of my stack, then 15% at 80, 20% at 85 and so on. I trust this will be useful to take profits, as I used this same strategy to DCA into the market during 2022. It works like a charm because you stop predicting and spread risk over time in your favor.

Johan544

If you're not a TA guy my advice is to not rely on PA or time frames. Use the fear/greed index to DCA out: for every week that the fear/greed index remains above 80, you sell 5% of your portfolio (you decide which coins you're going to sell and which ones you're keeping).

zerohege

I admire your level of DCA and enthusiasm for Bitcoin accumulation despite not making a lot of money.

BossIike

I find buying when I hear bullish talk hasn't worked well for me. I just buy the dips and ignore the news. Every day there's a new story about some investor that says Bitcoin is going to 200K and big money is coming in. And from what I can tell, it's never really significantly moved the price. Obviously DCA is also a great strategy if you also are buying when it's on sale. But it seems like all the hype to buy only appears when Bitcoin is thriving.

General_Implement148

There is nothing wrong with stacking Bitcoin. I DCA all the time. It is the only way for me to feel like my money actually had a future.

VunterSlaush1990

Your average cost is still lower than many people that bought or started DCA towards the top. I would not be worried at all if you truly are planning to hold for 4 years minimum.

Rory_1354

Nobody has a clue what's going to happen, it makes people feel big and clever when they get something right after getting a lot of stuff wrong in the past... Just DCA

pterodactylwizard

If I keep it as a daily DCA and only transfer after it hits 0.02 BTC would that still solve my problem? Or should I just switch to the weekly DCA still?

HesitantInvestor0

No, it isn’t enough. Basic math can show you that. 0.02 BTC is about $1200. I think with such a low DCA you should change up your strategy. Weekly DCA of 35 bucks, and hold on the exchange until you’ve accumulated 0.01 or 0.02. Anywhere in that range is typically the lowest amount recommended.

Superfly_76

I know very little but I have accumulated a coin. Am I right in thinking if you DCA monthly, then the transaction fees are going to be astronomical versus doing fewer but bigger purchases?

Dee_Doo_Dow

I’ll cash-in my initial stake at about $125k-$140k. Exactly where will depend on piece momentum and market sentiment. I expect that to happen this halving cycle. I’ll then DCA out as I near retirement age, and sell about 10% of my holdings each time the value (roughly) doubles. So 10% at $250k, 10% at $500k etc and put it into property.

Romsel87

Continue DCA and sometimes life gives you some nice dry powder. It'll add up over the years and before you know you have a nice bag of sats.

crazysarahuk

The boring type. I DCA. I HODL. It seems to be working. Certainly beats my days when I saved in a bank account.

HesitantInvestor0

I don't disagree with you, but your thesis has been true all along. As Bitcoin's price has risen, all newcomers are spending more than the predecessors. I DCA 1500 per month, and buy larger chunks when things are looking soft. For the people who established the majority of their position at prices in the hundreds or low thousands, my buys look quite larger. So the questions is: won't that be true 10-15 years from now? Yeah, I might be selling 5k per month. Who knows. But I think there will be newer buyers quite happy to have a monthly DCA of 5k or 10k, and who take much larger positions in moments where things are oversold. If your theory was true, I think it would have played out by now since there have been multiple generations of buyers and sellers. And you know what, it actually has played out many times. That's why we've had our volatility and price swings. Yet it hasn't mattered very much in the long term. I expect the future will look like that. Relatively volatile (compared to traditional assets) but still chugging along with new buyers who make the old buyers squirm when comparing their own relatively low price points.

the_far_yard

Follow their wallet and set an alert when they start to DCA out.

Dazzling_Marzipan474

All you guys talk about DCA'ing out but I bet not a single person even sold when they were up this last run. Y'all just gonna get greedy and be left holding more bags than you came in with.

OsakaWilson

DCA, but may wait or rush a buy depending on the market.

PrestigiousAd9825

I’m a “flipper” - I plan on waiting until 7 days pass until the first ATH after 11/1/2025 and then DCA selling my bag over the next month after that. Then I plan to take those savings and what I would have spent to DCA over the following year and will DCA it over a month once 7 days pass after the first cycle low past 10/1/26. Rinse and repeat.

Dazzling_Marzipan474

Nothing goes parabolic forever. Looking at the all time BTC chart if you didn't see this coming you're crazy. I sold 15% of my bags over when BTC was over 70k. DCA out is the way to go

phaattiee

In the 70s (I think not too sure on the timeline), My grandparents were living on a yacht in the BVI when the offshore tax rush was booming and banks were offering cash interest on gold deposits because they desperately needed the reserve to cover the influx of cash... My grandparents were earning 18-25% on their gold for years... they sold everything they owned and ended up with around 400k in gold then just bummed it on a yacht... In his words "We couldn't spend the money quick enough"... Human beings will forever be jumping on bandwagons... you can be the person who jumps, be the person whose late, or be the bitter old guy taking their preconceptions to the grave... The more you jump on the wagons the more likely you are to catch an early one... I started my DCA in 2018, although hardly FIRE or a millionaire... It has been life changing, not just in terms of the money made (bought my first house with a sizeable deposit so looking at being mortgage free before I'm 45, 28 at time of buying house), which I wouldn't have been able to do but also in terms of how I view money and self custody of my entire life though the learning process of researching finance and economics... Profits from BTC --> fixed term investments during bear cycle --> interest put into gold with capital re invested to BTC prior to next halving.

Crazy_names

What's between Bill payer and UTXO? Small weekly DCA.

No-Mission-3100

While not a Coinbase lover, I did sign up for Coinbase one and paid the flat fee for a year to save a bit of money. I did this because I was doing several small buys a day, everyday, to REALLY DCA. Always move to self custody when you get to that million+ SATs. Stay humble, friend.

bitcoin_clarissa

Orange Pilled! Also, I DCA daily but don't withdraw daily, so I don't think it makes me a UTXO collector 🤔

VAVAAV

Is daily DCA bad for tax purposes or anything like that?

AccomplishedMail5415

Daily DCA doesn’t necessarily mean you’re collecting UTXOs only if you’re straight sending to cold every purchase

No-Doubt8378

Miner and DCA and longtime ETF holder here! I’ve bought gift cards here and there with BTC

Nsroritu

I just DCA in one crypto currency and been doing that for a while now

bigheader03

DCA'ing my friend

onmyphone4now

Most people don't have a lump sum to invest, so they buy a little crypto out of each paycheck. Then they read about *DCA* being a master investment strategy, and they think, "My God, that's what I've been doing!" Then they're here posting "DCA, DCA, DCA" in every comment, like a flock of parrots with keyboards. Whales don't DCA, as far as I know.

analogOnly

Haha yeah all at once. We're a lump sum over DCA kinda couple.. I know it may not be the preferred method for a lot but we've been sitting on this cash for a while. It's been making 5% in a money market account but we have faith in BTC and we don't need the money.

branajgka

FOMOing in after a big run-up is a recipe for disaster. DCA during dips is a much smarter approach. anyone you are eyeing in particular right now, maybe FUN could be a good addition to your DCA strategy

BigDeezerrr

I saw a vid looking at the inflows and outflows and it wasn't consistent with other exchanges. Mr. 100 is mostly inflows of large 100 BTC blocks that are then held, more consistent with a big time DCA accumulation. I'd guess it's a nation state like Qatar that doesn't want to announce they're buying.

NFTY_GIFTY

I'm a squirrel- DCA'd for years while the BTC acorns were plentiful and cheap and stashed them in my cold storage oak tree. Now I'm just waiting. Not buying, not selling, just admiring my pile of acorns.

HistorianStrict

DCA Is easiest on the nerves.