According to Coinbird analysis, since 2015, $100 per month in Bitcoin would have turned $13,700 into $632,000.

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Posted: May 19, 2026 8:33 AM Updated: May 19, 2026 8:33 AM

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Nuremberg, Germany, May 19, 2026, Chainwire

based Coinbird DCA Calculator Data: Since 2015, monthly Bitcoin purchases have returned +4,515%, but investors would still have endured a 76.72% decline, and DCA underperformed compared to lump sum investments in the short-term scenarios tested by Coinbird.

A new analysis from independent cryptocurrency comparison platform Coinbird shows what regular monthly Bitcoin purchases have actually done since 2015, while also showing where the popular narrative of “just DCA to Bitcoin” oversimplifies reality.

The findings are based on Coinbird’s Bitcoin DCA calculator, which uses historical Bitcoin price data from CoinGecko and allows users to model recurring investment scenarios dating back to 2013.

To run backtests or explore alternative scenarios, visit:

https://www.coinbird.com/cryptocurrency/bitcoin/dca-calculator

Key Results

• An investor who started a $100 per month Bitcoin DCA plan in January 2015 would have made 137 monthly purchases by May 2026, for a total of $13,700 invested. As of May 19, 2026, the resulting portfolio would be worth approx. 8.219 BTC. $632,315This represents a total return on invested capital of +4,515%. This strategy accumulated Bitcoin at an average acquisition cost of approximately $1,667 per BTC, as much more Bitcoin was acquired through initial purchases before the price rose.
• For investors who started later, near the market peak in May 2021 before the 2022 crash, the $100 per month DCA plan still returned. +84.34% In the May 2021 to May 2026 scenario, you would invest $6,100 in a 61-month purchase, which translates to approximately $11,244. During the same period, if the entire advance payment was invested in a lump sum in May 2021, a rate of return of about +43% was recorded. In this particular scenario, DCA performed better because the strategy automatically accumulated more Bitcoin during the 2022 bear market.
• Importantly, in Coinbird’s test scenarios, lump sum investments outperformed DCA over 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-year time frames. The 5-year DCA benefits were only seen after the entire crash and recovery cycle. The conclusion that “DCA is better than a lump sum” is not universal. This largely depends on the start date and market regime.
• Over the entire period, DCA investors still experienced the largest losses. -76.72% We emphasize that repeated purchases during the 2022 bear market will not eliminate volatility or the psychological difficulties of withstanding severe downturns.

“The interesting finding is not simply that Bitcoin has risen since 2015.” Coinbird founder Philip. “The interesting finding is that in this historical scenario, automatic monthly buying through crashes, all-time highs, and regulatory uncertainty still produced surprising long-term results. At the same time, the drawdown shows why this strategy is much more difficult to execute than it looks on the chart.”

Coinbird’s Bitcoin DCA calculator is available for free and allows users to test different investment amounts, purchase intervals, and start dates since 2013.

methodology

The analysis uses historical CoinGecko price data to simulate recurring Bitcoin purchases at selected monthly intervals. Bulk comparisons assume that the entire plan contribution amount is invested upfront at the start of the selected period. Calculations exclude taxes and transaction fees. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Introduction to Coinbird

Coinbird is an independent cryptocurrency comparison and market intelligence platform that helps retail investors compare cryptocurrencies, exchanges and wallets with clearer data. At coinbird.com, users can explore real-time market data, compare providers, use cryptocurrency calculators, and follow market indicators such as the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart, Bitcoin Dominance, and Altcoin Seasonal Index.

Coinbird is operated by Coinbird GmbH and is the international platform of kryptovergleich.de, one of Germany’s leading cryptocurrency comparison portals, serving more than 2 million users annually. Across both platforms, Coinbird combines transparent data, practical tools, and educational guides for both new and experienced cryptocurrency investors.

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Philip Duder
Coinbird GmbH
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