DCA (dollar-cost averaging)

The author started buying bitcoin in 2026 after listening to podcasts and plans to hold long-term, despite concerns about being late to invest. They are using a dollar-cost averaging strategy and investing what they can afford. The investment amount is not disclosed.

The user has invested $5k in crypto with weekly DCA and wants to track portfolio performance beyond holdings and PnL. They seek to monitor total fiat invested, average buy price, actual profit, and inflation-beating performance. The user is looking for a tracking method, possibly through spreadsheets or an app.

The author finally bought Bitcoin after years of consideration, tired of waiting and overthinking it. They started investing using dollar-cost averaging and are learning about it. The author feels good about their decision.

The article highlights older liquidity buildup since March, reaching 96k, and warns against shorting as sideways consolidation precedes upward movement. It predicts a price increase into the 80s, advising buyers to avoid shorting and adopt a 'buy and hold' strategy.