Is Dollar-Cost Averaging Still the Best Way to Buy Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has swung 44% in three months yet sits 25% below where it stood a year ago, and the strategy most newcomers swear by may actually cost them more than they realize depending on one factor few consider.

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When we talk about dollar-cost averaging in Bitcoin, we mean consistently investing a fixed amount into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on a regular schedule, such as every Friday or on the first of each month, regardless of the price. This approach is often recommended for crypto newcomers.

In an episode of The Pomp Podcast from August 2026 featuring NBA champion Tristan Thompson, who buys Bitcoin every day, he summarized the advice succinctly: “Don’t worry about the price.”

However, Bitcoin’s volatility tests that advice. While it has climbed 44% in just three months, it remains down about 25% year over year and trades near $83,070 as of September 30, 2026—about 34% below its October 2025 peak of $126,080. So, is dollar-cost averaging still the optimal way to accumulate Bitcoin despite these dramatic price swings?

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