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DCA Calculator
See how much capital a DCA bot can require before you turn it on. Model the safety-order ladder, weighted average entry, total drawdown coverage and the rebound needed to break even.
Total planned capital$605.68
Safety capital$505.68
Price-drop coverage14.88%
Average entry if all fill$92.38
Rebound to break even8.54%
| Order | Trigger price | Drop | Order size | Cumulative | Avg entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $100.00 | 0.00% | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| DCA 1 | $98.00 | 2.00% | $75.00 | $175.00 | $99.13 |
| DCA 2 | $95.60 | 4.40% | $86.25 | $261.25 | $97.94 |
| DCA 3 | $92.72 | 7.28% | $99.19 | $360.44 | $96.44 |
| DCA 4 | $89.26 | 10.74% | $114.07 | $474.50 | $94.61 |
| DCA 5 | $85.12 | 14.88% | $131.18 | $605.68 | $92.38 |
How the ladder is calculated
The first safety order is placed at the initial deviation. Each later gap is multiplied by the step scale, while each safety-order amount is multiplied by the volume scale. These are the same core ladder mechanics used by LabNarrative DCA automations.
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Use this as a planning tool, not as a prediction of market behavior or profitability. Exchange minimums, fees, slippage and real execution can change results.