DCA vs. Timing: Still a Debate Worth Having?

Honestly, the whole DCA versus timing the market debate feels like it's been settled, but I keep seeing new investors treat DCA as some kind of sacred cow that guarantees success, especially in volatile assets. For instance, when you're looking at something like $CAD at 95.879, or even $EURCAD bouncing around 1.6042, there are clear structural levels and economic indicators that suggest moments of relative value or overextension. Mindlessly dollar-cost averaging into a downtrend just extends your pain and locks in lower returns for longer, whereas a well-researched, patient entry can deliver superior results. I'm not saying it's easy, but pure DCA feels like giving up on any form of analysis. Change my mind.