DCA Orders (Dollar Cost Averaging)
DCA is a strategy where you buy or sell fixed amounts at regular intervals, regardless of price. This reduces the impact of volatility and removes the stress of timing the market.Why Use DCA?
- Reduces timing risk — You don’t need to pick the perfect entry
- Smooths volatility — Your average price evens out over time
- Removes emotion — Automated execution prevents panic decisions
- Builds discipline — Consistent investment regardless of market conditions
Quick DCA Commands
Create a DCA Order
Open DCA Setup
From the main menu, start a trade and select DCA as the order type.Or use
/dcabuy or /dcasell with a token address.[SCREENSHOT: Order type selection showing DCA option]Select Direction
Choose whether to DCA Buy or DCA Sell.
- DCA Buy: Gradually accumulate a position
- DCA Sell: Gradually exit a position
Configure Amount
- DCA Buy
- DCA Sell
Enter the amount of native tokens to spend per transaction.Presets: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50Example: 5 tokens per buy = 5 native tokens spent each interval.
Set Duration
Enter the total time window for your DCA strategy.Default: 60 minutes (configurable in Settings)Example: 120 minutes = DCA runs for 2 hours total.
Set Interval
Enter how often transactions should execute.Default: 5 minutes (configurable in Settings)Example: Every 5 minutes = one transaction every 5 minutes.
Total transactions = Duration ÷ Interval120 min ÷ 5 min = 24 transactions
How DCA Executes
Once confirmed:- First transaction executes immediately
- Subsequent transactions execute at each interval
- Each transaction is independent — some may succeed even if others fail
- DCA continues until all transactions complete or you cancel
Execution Example
DCA Buy Setup:- Amount: 5 native tokens per transaction
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Interval: 10 minutes
- 6 transactions total (60 ÷ 10 = 6)
- Executes at: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 minutes
- Total spent: 30 native tokens (6 × 5)
Managing DCA Orders
View Active DCA
Tap 📊 Positions → DCA Orders to see your active DCA strategies. Each order shows:- Token being accumulated/sold
- Progress (X of Y transactions completed)
- Next scheduled transaction
- Average execution price
Pause a DCA
Temporarily stop a DCA without cancelling:- Open 📊 Positions → DCA Orders
- Select your DCA order
- Tap ⏸️ Pause
Cancel a DCA
Stop all remaining transactions:- Open 📊 Positions → DCA Orders
- Select your DCA order
- Tap 🗑️ Stop
DCA Strategies
Accumulation DCA
Accumulation DCA
Gradually build a position in a token you believe in:
- Duration: Days to weeks (set up multiple DCAs)
- Interval: Daily or every few hours
- Amount: Fixed amount you’re comfortable with
Exit DCA
Exit DCA
Gradually exit a profitable position:
- Duration: Hours to days
- Interval: Based on expected volatility
- Amount: 5-10% per transaction for gradual exit
Dip Buying
Dip Buying
DCA into positions during market dips:
- Duration: Match expected dip duration
- Interval: Short (5-15 minutes) to catch multiple levels
- Amount: Scale based on conviction
Fixed Schedule
Fixed Schedule
Regular purchases regardless of market conditions:
- Duration: Ongoing (set up new DCAs periodically)
- Interval: Daily or weekly
- Amount: Fixed budget per period
Setting DCA Defaults
Configure your preferred DCA settings:- Tap ⚙️ Settings
- Select DCA Settings
- Set:
- Default Interval: Minutes between transactions
- Default Duration: Total DCA window
- Default Slippage: Slippage for DCA transactions
DCA vs Limit Orders
| Feature | DCA | Limit Orders |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Time-based | Price-based |
| Execution | Multiple transactions | Single transaction |
| Best for | Reducing timing risk | Targeting specific prices |
| Requires | Patience | Price prediction |
Important Considerations
- DCA doesn’t guarantee profits — it averages your entry/exit
- Transactions may fail due to slippage or low balance
- Keep enough native tokens for gas throughout the DCA period