So, I can't do DCA by depositing money 26 times per year and instead can only deposit it once per year? Let's say my career potential earnings are $1000.00US.

So, I can't do DCA by depositing money 26 times per year and instead can only deposit it once per year? Let's say my career potential earnings are $1000.00US. Why can I not consider that my bucket of cash (even though I do not have it on my person all at once)? By depositing 26 times per year, am I not putting my money to work "slowly over time"?