Generally, we don't hold for long time. If we hold for a long time, then it is possible to get good amount of money. In this pandemic situation, bitcoin has already proved that hold and believe matters.
It's your own assertive opinion but there are people who keeps holding as they believe that there are more that will come along the way, with this pandemic as you mentioned people needs to have quick benefits, all possible venue where they can get something decent to be use for their everyday survival, that's undeniable truth.
Though, it matters if how well you fully understand and what sets of plans do you have while holding whatever assets inside your wallet, it's proven that if you wanted to maximized your profits, patience of holding si the key tool to achieved.