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Which DCA route is cheapest for your recurring BTC purchase over 12 months? Estimates, not quotes.

BTC🇨🇦 CanadaCA$100WeeklyCard
Total invested (12 mo)
CA$5,200
Cheapest annual cost
CA$226
Crypto.com · 4.34%
Annual gap
CA$85
across 5 ranked exchanges

12-month cost projection

Crypto.comKraken
C$0C$100C$200C$300Now3mo6mo9mo12mo

Ranked by estimated 12-month recurring cost

Exchange-side recurring-buy estimates. Card routes include processing surcharges, convenience fees, and spread.

1Crypto.com
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Cost %
4.06–4.61%
12-mo
CA$211–CA$240
2Gemini
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Cost %
4.07–4.60%
12-mo
CA$212–CA$239
Extra
+CA$0.00
3Bitstamp
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Cost %
4.49–5.07%
12-mo
CA$234–CA$264
Extra
+CA$23
4Coinbase
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Cost %
4.58–5.18%
12-mo
CA$238–CA$269
Extra
+CA$28
5Kraken
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Cost %
5.62–6.34%
12-mo
CA$292–CA$329
Extra
+CA$85
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CONVENIENCE PREMIUM

Estimated avoidable drag: ~C$390/year

Based on your current scenario. Lower-friction alternatives may exist but often require more steps or different configuration.

Card route vs bank transfer
~C$212/yr~16.2×
Card routes cost ~4.34% while bank routes cost ~0.27% for this scenario
EstimatedBank routes may require more setup steps. Not all exchanges support both methods.
Crypto.com: simple vs advanced route
~C$179/yr~7.3×
Crypto.com simple buy costs ~3.99% while advanced/pro costs ~0.55%
EstimatedAdvanced routes may require more steps and are not modeled as a separate ranked lane yet.
Convenience premium is the estimated difference between your current route and a lower-cost alternative where one exists. Estimates, not quotes. Not all users can or should switch — complexity and availability vary.
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DCA COMPARISON GAP
Annual gap across 5 tracked routes: C$85
Crypto.com vs Kraken — estimated 12-month recurring-buy cost difference
Estimated annual gap
C$85
/year
Crypto.com4.34%Does not fit
C$226/yr
Kraken5.98%
C$311/yr
Rate spread: 1.64%
Cheapest route caveat: Recurring buys not available in CAD
5 exchangesstrong coverageSnapshot #3389 · Apr 11, 2026
BTC · Canada · C$100/week · Card · CAD
Estimates, not quotes. Exchange-side recurring-buy cost estimates only.Augea
Snapshot #3389 · Updated Apr 11, 2026 · 5 exchanges ranked
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Note: Crypto prices are typically quoted in USD. Amounts shown in CAD are converted estimates and may vary with exchange rates.