Can someone explain exactly how DCA works?
I heard from some they buy only when its cheaper averaging their entry lower, and some just buy every week/month no matter the price of a token.
Shook my head while reading through most replies here. Most of you guys cant even explain properly to @WashedT and correct him on what DCA simply means. So many misleading statements mixing two ideas together.
DCA(Dollar Cost Averaging) means buying the same amount of Bitcoin regularly, no matter the price. For example, you can decide to buy $20 worth of BTC every week or every month. Your consistent pattern of buying automatically accumulates more when the price is low and less when the price is high(without trying to guess what the market will do)
Buying only when the price drops is different. It is called buying the dip or market timing
.but that is not DCA. The problem with the method is that nobody knows when the lowest price will come. Many people wait too long for a bigger dip and end up buying at a higher price later or not buying at all. During your accumulation journey, you can decide to buying during dips while accumulating with DCA. But that should not be your priority now, just focus on strict DCA and build a solid position.
DCA strategy is easier for beginners because it removes emotions and helps them stay consistent. You don't need to watch the market every day or try to predict its next move. Just use an amount you can afford, buy on a regular schedule and continue doing it for years
About your last statement, since this is a Bitcoin discussion, it is better to say Bitcoin instead of token. BTC is not token, and what works for it doesnt work crypto coins or token