Weekly or monthly, it would be nice to implement that in DCA, and I agree with that because that's what I've been doing so far. Now, when every month comes, I'm accumulating $100  in cryptocurrency that I'm saving.

I've been doing it for about 9 months since I started it last year, so what I'm doing seems normal to me, so it's also good to make it a habit because, uptrend or downtrend, we can do it honestly speaking.

If you modify DCA strategy, it is not DCA anymore. It might be better or worse than DCA’ing but it ain’t no DCA’ing. DCA means buying daily weekly or monthly with the same amount. Of course most people can’t do it properly and it is because sometimes they buy $1000 worth of btc and sometimes a bit more or less. However that’s still considered DCA ing as long as they keep buying. When you try to time your buys, then you are only trying to time the markets. When try to time the markets, the price is the time. If you are that smart, sure go time the markets. DCA is for the people who don’t know how to do it.

There are various indicators like this but it's hard to find trustworthty

well he only went back to 2022.


I did two moves other than mining from 2022 oct.

I did 1 year dca weekly and I did buy the dip or smart buys


so 52x dca and four dip buys about 5 or 6 x each or 24x buy the dip.


the buy the dip were all under 20k.

the 52 weeks of dca average was about 26k

both made solid money.

But they were for a years time

I see it depends on the goals and financial strength of DCA itself.
whether beginners or old, traditional DCA is used more to accumulate bitcoins in a portfolio on a regular basis, not for the purpose of earning more profits. So it is very appropriate to use traditional DCA because you don't need to be confused about market conditions, see potential declines, read good and bad news that can affect the price of bitcoin, and so on. we just need to buy bitcoin regularly every week or month.

In my opinion, Smart DCA is the opposite, or more precisely, it is more about accumulating bitcoin using trading techniques. You will definitely read more and see market conditions. by using this method you should also be able to allocate more funds. because a decline can occur at any time. It could also be that when the price is falling and we believe now is the right time to buy, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow the price will fall again. of course it will make us buy some more bitcoins.

I must say that I like the way you balance things here as you speak for the possible cons and pros in your opinion and still arrive at your conclusion which also agrees with mine. You see, these days, a lot of people are just coming up with their ideas and are labelling them what they like. But one thing that is sure is that it is better we keep it simple and not complicate things for ourselves even as the term Smart DCA is confusing due to different meanings of people to it. The subject of smart DCA is still new and it is mainly about how we divest and not invest by some people where they divest some parts on market depreciation to purchase it back. A way we reduce our risk in the bearish mode, which is not a traditional way of investment through the DCA approach. This is also different with some people as they believe it is a simple way to invest only in a smart way.

You know what? To avoid issues, I stick with my standard DCA approach. The main reason why I like the DCA approach is that you average your potential gains and risks, and as far as I am concerned, it is only greed that can make people do otherwise because they want more. It's greed in the sense that you want to outsmart the market more, but in the process, you can cheat yourself or even get confused. So, why not stick to the DCA way that has been tested for centuries to be working fine if used correctly? Many of the recent additions/modifications will only put more investors in trouble if care is not taken. The market is dynamic and tricky, so what you think works now may not work later. However, by using the DCA strictly, you have effectively averaged the risks and the potential benefits. Also, by shunning the greed and side attractions like the smart DCA makes you a focused and disciplined investor in my opinion.

Each person has unique conditions to plan their investment and your case is a good example. We are all different and even with DCA, people can apply it differently. Depends on capital they have, income they have and available time they have for investment.

Even if I am younger, but assume I know that I need to use my money next two or three years, I will try to find best chances to take profit in this cycle because I know that if I hesitate to take profit, I will stuck in a next bear market and I will have to sell my bitcoins at lower price than in this bull run.

Gradually exit in a bull run, if don't plan to invest and hold a long time, is good strategy.

Below are some strategies for newbies, not you as I know you are experienced enough in this market.

• Are you ready for the Bitcoin bull market? What's your plan? Some ideas for you. If only want to take profit in this cycle.
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