DCA Performance Analysis

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Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Performance Calculator

This indicator helps you analyze the performance of a DCA investment strategy by simulating regular periodic investments into an asset. Perfect for long-term investors who want to evaluate or backtest their DCA strategy.

Key Features:
- Flexible Investment Scheduling: Choose between daily, weekly, or monthly investments
- Custom Date Range: Set specific start and end dates for your analysis
- Adjustable Investment Amount: Input any dollar amount for your regular investments
- Clear Visual Markers: Green triangles show entry points, red triangle marks the end date
- Comprehensive Performance Metrics: View total investment, days invested, unrealized yield, and portfolio value

The indicator displays a clean, easy-to-read table showing:
1. Total Invested: The cumulative amount of money invested
2. Investment Days: Total number of investment entries executed
3. Unrealized Yield: Both dollar amount and percentage return (calculated at end date)
4. Portfolio Worth: Total value of holdings at the specified end date

Usage Tips:
- Best used on BTCUSD or other cryptocurrency pairs
- Works on all timeframes, but matching the timeframe to your DCA frequency provides the clearest visualization
- Calculations use opening prices for entries and closing price at end date for final valuation
- All calculations are based on UTC+0 time

This tool is ideal for:
- Backtesting DCA strategies
- Understanding historical DCA performance
- Comparing different DCA frequencies
- Planning future DCA investments
- Educational purposes about DCA investing

Note: This indicator is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.