I lost $347K in 2021 because I YOLO'd at the top.
For 2028, I'm only using MATH. So I built this DCA calculator for myself.
Here are the real numbers if you DCA $500/week starting Jan 2028.
### **The 2028 Halving Timeline**
**Halving Date:** ~April 2028
**DCA Window:** Jan 2028 to Dec 2029 = 24 months = 104 weeks
**Total Invested:** $500 x 104 = **$52,000**
### **3 Real Scenarios - No Hopium**
**Scenario 1: Conservative Cycle - Like 2021**
BTC averages $100K during 2028-2029. You accumulate 0.52 BTC.
If BTC tops at $300K in late 2029: 0.52 x $300,000 = **$156,000**
**Result: 3x your money. $104K profit.**
**Scenario 2: Average Cycle - Like 2017**
BTC averages $80K. You accumulate 0.65 BTC.
If BTC tops at $500K in 2029: 0.65 x $500,000 = **$325,000**
**Result: 6.25x your money. $273K profit.**
**Scenario 3: Bear Market Gift**
BTC crashes to $40K average in 2028. You accumulate 1.3 BTC.
If it recovers to just $200K by 2030: 1.3 x $200,000 = **$260,000**
**Result: 5x your money. Bear markets = wealth transfer.**
### **Why This Beats My 2021 Strategy**
**2021 Me:** $400K lump sum at $58K = 6.89 BTC. Sold at $29K = $200K. Lost $200K.
**2028 Plan:** $52K DCA = 0.52 to 1.3 BTC depending on prices. Even worst case = breakeven.
**Lump sum = gambling. DCA = investing.**
### **The Millionaire Math**
$500/week won't make you a millionaire in 1 cycle. But do this for 2 full cycles:
$500/week x 8 years = $208K invested.
If BTC hits $1M in 2036: You own ~2.5 BTC = **$2.5 Million**.
**I lost $347K learning this. You just got it free.**
### **Your Homework**
Comment below: What weekly DCA amount can you afford for 2028?
I'll reply to every comment with your projected BTC stack.
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*Not financial advice. Just a guy with a $347K tuition bill. DYOR.*
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