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DCA Average Price Calculator

Average your entry price across several crypto buys (dollar-cost averaging) and see your total cost, units and unrealised P&L.

Buy priceAmount (USDT)
Total invested0 USDT
Total units0
Average entry price—

How to use the dca average price calculator

Dollar-cost averaging spreads a purchase over several buys. Your break-even is the average price you paid per coin, which is total money in divided by total coins, not the simple average of the prices.

Enter the price and the amount in USDT of each buy. Add the current price to see what the holding is worth and your unrealised profit or loss.

Because a fixed amount buys more coins at lower prices, the true average sits below the simple average of the buy prices.

The formula

  • Coins bought each time = amount ÷ price
  • Average entry = total amount invested ÷ total coins
  • Unrealised P&L = total coins × current price − total amount invested

Worked example

Buys of 100 USDT at 60,000, 50,000 and 40,000; current price 55,000.

  1. Coins = 0.0016667 + 0.0020000 + 0.0025000 = 0.0061667 BTC for 300 USDT.
  2. Average entry = 300 ÷ 0.0061667 = 48,649, below the simple average of 50,000.
  3. Value at 55,000 = 339.17 USDT, an unrealised profit of 39.17 USDT (+13.1%).

Frequently asked questions

Is averaging down a good idea?

It lowers your break-even but increases the money committed to a position that is moving against you. Decide the maximum you will put in before the first buy.

Why is my average not the average of my prices?

Equal amounts in USDT buy more coins at lower prices, so cheaper buys weigh more. The correct average is total cost divided by total coins.

Does it include fees?

No. Add the fee to each buy amount if you want it included in the average entry.

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Estimates for education only — not financial advice. Exchange fees, slippage and funding are not included unless stated.