Question 1

How is crypto ROI calculated?

Accepted Answer

Crypto ROI (Return on Investment) is calculated as ROI = ((Final Value − Amount Invested) / Amount Invested) × 100. With compounding, the final value is A = P × (1 + r/n)^(nt) for principal P, annual rate r, compounding periods per year n, and years t. Recurring contributions are added each period before interest accrues. ROI expresses the percentage gain or loss relative to what you put in.

Question 2

What is a good annual return for crypto?

Accepted Answer

There is no guaranteed return in crypto. Historically, Bitcoin has averaged high double-digit annualized returns over multi-year horizons, but with extreme volatility and deep drawdowns. Ethereum and large-cap altcoins have shown similar or higher averages with greater risk. Use conservative base-case assumptions (for example 10–20% annually) and always model a bear case. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Question 3

Should I invest a lump sum or use DCA?

Accepted Answer

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) — investing a fixed amount on a regular schedule — reduces the risk of buying at a single price peak and lowers timing stress. Lump-sum investing tends to produce slightly higher returns in markets that trend upward over time, because money is in the market longer. This calculator lets you combine an initial lump sum with recurring monthly contributions to model a hybrid approach.

Question 4

How does compounding frequency affect crypto returns?

Accepted Answer

More frequent compounding reinvests gains sooner, so it produces a slightly higher final value. Daily compounding earns marginally more than monthly, which earns more than annual. At typical long-term crypto return assumptions the difference between daily and annual compounding is small but grows with the rate and time horizon. Staking and yield products that auto-compound effectively give you daily or weekly compounding.

Question 5

Can this calculator predict future crypto prices?

Accepted Answer

No. The calculator projects returns based on an annual growth rate you choose — it does not predict prices. Crypto prices are volatile and unpredictable; the bear, base, and bull scenarios are planning tools, not forecasts. Use them to stress-test your strategy and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

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