I just wanted to share a little story of my own—maybe some of you will relate.
Back in late 2017, I jumped into crypto with a $2,700 investment. Like a lot of people back then, I was excited and full of hope. But I made all the classic rookie mistakes: chasing hype, no strategy, bad trades—you name it. Within a year, I was left with just $450. I cashed out, told myself it was all a scam, and swore I was done with crypto.
Fast forward 8 years—yep, I’m back.
But this time, I’m doing things differently. I’ve been investing through Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) for the past 2 months. Small, regular investments no matter what the market is doing. And guess what? My portfolio value is pretty much equal to how much I’ve invested. That might not sound exciting, but in a volatile space like crypto, that kind of consistency is gold.
Why I’m Sticking with DCA
Way less risk: I don’t care about catching the bottom or timing the market.
No chart obsession: I’m not glued to the screen anymore.
No stress: I just set my auto-invest and let it roll.
Honestly, DCA is kind of boring. It doesn’t give you that thrill of day trading or flipping coins. But you know what? It works. I don’t panic during dips, I don’t chase pumps—and it feels good. I’m also investing in stocks on the side, and I get the same adrenaline when I see my investments grow (or dip). But now, I’m all about discipline over drama.
I do regret not doing this 8 years ago. If I had just stuck with DCA back then, who knows where I’d be now. But hey, better late than never, right?
What About You?
Think it’s too boring, or do you love the simplicity?
What keeps you going in this wild market?
Drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s share what works (and what doesn’t).
Happy investing and stay safe.