DCA – an automated investment strategy: a complete guide

DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) – is a method that allows investors to automatically replenish their crypto asset portfolio at set time intervals. This means instead of trying to guess the perfect moment to buy, you invest a fixed amount regularly—week by week, month by month. Historically, this approach helps reduce the impact of market volatility on the average purchase price of assets.

DCA bots are automated programs that handle all the routine tasks. They independently make purchases at specified times, freeing traders from constantly monitoring the screen and making emotional decisions. The system works in both rising and falling markets, ensuring a disciplined approach to accumulating crypto assets.

What supports DCA trading and which assets are available

The spot platform fully supports DCA bots. Users can choose between two stablecoins for investment: USDT and USDC. It’s important to remember that one bot cannot operate with both currencies simultaneously—you must choose when creating the bot.

Regarding crypto assets for accumulation, major coins are supported, including BTC, ETH, MNT, and many other alternative tokens. The full list of compatible assets can always be found on the order creation page. Note that when creating a single DCA bot, up to five different coins can be selected simultaneously.

Configuration parameters and flexible bot management

The system offers several options for investment intervals: from 10 minutes up to weekly periods. Available options include minute intervals (min.), hours (1, 4, 8, 12 hours), days (1 day), and weeks (1, 2, 4 weeks). This flexibility allows you to tailor your strategy to any preference.

An active DCA bot allows adjustment of three key parameters:

• Investment amount per coin – the sum spent on each purchase
• Investment frequency – the chosen time interval between purchases
• Maximum total amount (optional) – an upper limit after which the bot will stop

After changing and saving the parameters, the new strategy takes effect immediately. However, the selected coins for each bot remain unchanged—they cannot be modified after creation.

Verification requirements and account management

To activate DCA trading, you must complete KYC (identity verification). This involves either standard individual verification for personal accounts or corporate verification for legal entities. This step is mandatory to use the service.

DCA trading operates through the integration of two accounts: the main funding account and a separate bot account. Before each scheduled purchase, the system automatically transfers the necessary amount from the main account to the bot account to execute the transaction. It is critically important to maintain sufficient balance in the funding account; otherwise, the scheduled purchase will not occur.

All transfers between accounts can be tracked in the Assets → Funding Account → History section, selecting “Bot” as the filter to view the full transaction history.

Fees and financial aspects

DCA bots use the platform’s standard spot trading fee structure. No additional or hidden fees are charged. Trading fees are only applied when spot orders are successfully executed—if the purchase does not go through, no fee is charged.

This approach applies regardless of market conditions. Whether you use DCA in a rising or falling market, the fee rate remains the same, with no extra charges.

Profit calculation and performance analysis

Profitability of the DCA strategy is tracked using the standard formula:

Profit = (Number of coins × Current price) – Total invested amount

This formula allows you to quickly assess the return on accumulated assets. After ending or deleting a DCA bot, the system offers several options for calculating the accumulated positions. If you choose to calculate directly in the accumulated coin (e.g., BTC or ETH), it will be returned in full. If you select calculation in USDT, MNT, or another currency, a sale will be executed at the current market price, and the proceeds will be transferred to the funding account.

All details of order history, including status, parameters, and results of each transaction, are available in the My Bots section—select the desired bot and click Detailed Info.

Volume limits and system scalability

There are clear minimum and maximum amounts for each trading pair. Exact limits depend on the minimum and maximum transaction sizes set on the spot market for that pair. Each fixed investment amount must fall within these bounds.

The system supports scaling—up to 50 trading bots can be run simultaneously (including DCA bots and spot grid bots). Additionally, multiple separate DCA bots with different parameters can be created for the same coin.

Reasons for automatic termination and pauses

A DCA bot can be automatically stopped by the system in one main case: if you set an optional maximum total amount, and the remaining balance falls below the size of the next planned purchase, the bot will cease operation. All accumulated coins (BTC, ETH, etc.) are immediately returned to the funding account.

Another scenario is pause due to insufficient funds. If there isn’t enough USDT or USDC in the funding account to cover the next scheduled investment, the system will send a notification via email and push message. The bot will be paused but not deleted. After replenishing the account with the required funds, the DCA bot will automatically resume operation at the next scheduled purchase. It’s important to note that a pause due to insufficient funds does not lead to automatic deletion—manual removal is required to disable the bot.

Troubleshooting and resolving common issues

If your DCA bot is not making automatic purchases, check the following:

1. Sufficient funds – ensure there is at least USDT or USDC in the funding account to cover the fixed investment amount set in the DCA strategy.

2. Maximum amount parameter – if you set an upper limit, verify whether it has already been exhausted. The control formula: [Maximum amount – (Number of coins × Transaction amount)] should be greater than the amount of the next planned purchase.

If the issue persists, contact support via the official форму запроса.

Risks and security: liquidation and asset protection

Since DCA bots operate exclusively on the spot platform, the risk of liquidation is completely absent. Your assets cannot be liquidated due to a price drop—you simply continue accumulating according to the set scheme. This makes DCA one of the safest approaches for long-term crypto accumulation.

The system does not use leverage or margin; it only works with your existing funds, eliminating credit risks and margin call obligations.

Additional information and notifications

The system sends notifications (via email and app) in critical situations—primarily when there are insufficient funds in the funding account to support the next scheduled purchase. This gives you time to take action before the bot pauses.

The full history of all operations, including order statuses and transaction details, is always available in the My Bots section. This functionality allows comprehensive control over your automated investment strategy.