Why buying Bitcoin in the dip is not always the best

[TEBTC]

When it comes to Bitcoin investment it's common knowledge and believe that one has to wait till there is a dip so that one can actually buy as much Bitcoin as possible and wait till the bull run start and sell when the price has appreciated. I can be corrected if am wrong but one thing that I have come to realize is that one doesn't necessarily has to wait till the dip to buy it's not always advisable to do so because not all dip are actually for price correction and there's no particular time that is best when it comes to Bitcoin investment. Here are some facts you need to know about investment in the dip


Opportunity Cost

Tying up your money in Bitcoin during a prolonged dip can mean missing out on other investments that perform better during the time of the dip because one can use the capital used in buying in the dip to invest in other areas such as stocks, real estate etc so buying in the dip can make one to miss other investment prospects when the price is not up early

Catching a Falling Knife
 
Dips can turn into deeper declines not all dips recover on the short term there are some dips that falls dip before recovering so buying in the dip is like catching a falling knife which could be dangerous trying to time the bottom can lead to multiple mistimed entries and larger losses without a solid strategy you could buy too early and suffer bigger setbacks


Dips May Not Always Recover

Bitcoin price can remain low for  as much time as possible  or even experience a longer time period It's important to be aware that not all dips are followed by a recovery and that there is no guarantee of future performance examples was when the price of Bitcoin fell from $20,000 in 2017 to $3,000 in 2018 a dip that lasted over a year which affected alot of investors which where only concerned about catching in on the short price fall to make some gain if you buy the dip too early you might be stuck for a months or even a years as the case may be depending on how long the dip may last.


 Emotional Investing

Dips often trigger fear in the market making investors to act emotional which will make investors to take irrational decision which may be quick  in nature due to the fact that investors wants to catch in on the fall in price poor judgment decision making investments is one thing that is associated with wanting to buy in the dip because there are people who might panic and sell after buying the dip if the price continues to drop.


Market Sentiment and External Factors

 Bitcoin's price can be influenced by other external factors such as economic factors, regulations, market sentiment and even major world political affairs Such as the just concluded united states of America election that affected the price of Bitcoin external events can keep the price down longer than expected, and investing during a dip may require a strong belief in Bitcoin's future prospects.

[Sticky Bomb]

Opportunity Cost

Tying up your money in Bitcoin during a prolonged dip can mean missing out on other investments that perform better during the time of the dip because one can use the capital used in buying in the dip to invest in other areas such as stocks, real estate etc so buying in the dip can make one to miss other investment prospects when the price is not up early

Are you for real buddy, there is hardly a better investment setting currently better than getting some good amount of Bitcoin if you're lucky to find a good dip? Investing into Bitcoin during the dip isn't tying up your money since Bitcoin is designated for long term investment, on the contrary finding a good dip and lump summing on it is a blessing.

For the record, stocks and real estate investments aren't for short term benefits either. Your investments into it still takes time to appreciate.

Catching a Falling Knife
 
Dips can turn into deeper declines not all dips recover on the short term there are some dips that falls dip before recovering so buying in the dip is like catching a falling knife which could be dangerous trying to time the bottom can lead to multiple mistimed entries and larger losses without a solid strategy you could buy too early and suffer bigger setbacks

Now this is your main problem and you literally don't understand Bitcoin investment, Bitcoin investment is slated for long term to get good profits, the price history validates it. Those that are really very profitable today are the long-term holders. If you want a short term activity, then you can fit in as a trader

Dips May Not Always Recover

Bitcoin price can remain low for  as much time as possible  or even experience a longer time period It's important to be aware that not all dips are followed by a recovery and that there is no guarantee of future performance examples was when the price of Bitcoin fell from $20,000 in 2017 to $3,000 in 2018 a dip that lasted over a year which affected alot of investors which where only concerned about catching in on the short price fall to make some gain if you buy the dip too early you might be stuck for a months or even a years as the case may be depending on how long the dip may last.

At least in the past 15 years, Bitcoin has proven that dips always recover and the price goes soaring again and even attains ATHs during bull run, an obvious example is this period when Bitcoin had hit $119k+ ATH after having several dips before now. See this chart below as a proof that dips have been recovering

[Asiska02]

Those who suffer during the dip are those that are yet to grasp well what Bitcoin investment is all about. This is an investment for the long term and not for the short term. Those that have held on to their bitcoin several years ago and are just moving it now, where they affected by any dip in the market?

It really depends on how you make up your mind and your approach to the market which is suppose to be for the long term, only with that will you escape the aforementioned possible setbacks an investor can come across while trying to invest in bitcoin. Hodl! Hodl!! Hodl!!! through the dip.

[TEBTC]

Opportunity Cost

Tying up your money in Bitcoin during a prolonged dip can mean missing out on other investments that perform better during the time of the dip because one can use the capital used in buying in the dip to invest in other areas such as stocks, real estate etc so buying in the dip can make one to miss other investment prospects when the price is not up early

Are you for real buddy, there is hardly a better investment setting currently better than getting some good amount of Bitcoin if you're lucky to find a good dip? Investing into Bitcoin during the dip isn't tying up your money since Bitcoin is designated for long term investment, on the contrary finding a good dip and lump summing on it is a blessing.

For the record, stocks and real estate investments aren't for short term benefits either. Your investments into it still takes time to appreciate.

Catching a Falling Knife
 
Dips can turn into deeper declines not all dips recover on the short term there are some dips that falls dip before recovering so buying in the dip is like catching a falling knife which could be dangerous trying to time the bottom can lead to multiple mistimed entries and larger losses without a solid strategy you could buy too early and suffer bigger setbacks

Now this is your main problem and you literally don't understand Bitcoin investment, Bitcoin investment is slated for long term to get good profits, the price history validates it. Those that are really very profitable today are the long-term holders. If you want a short term activity, then you can fit in as a trader

Dips May Not Always Recover

Bitcoin price can remain low for  as much time as possible  or even experience a longer time period It's important to be aware that not all dips are followed by a recovery and that there is no guarantee of future performance examples was when the price of Bitcoin fell from $20,000 in 2017 to $3,000 in 2018 a dip that lasted over a year which affected alot of investors which where only concerned about catching in on the short price fall to make some gain if you buy the dip too early you might be stuck for a months or even a years as the case may be depending on how long the dip may last.

At least in the past 15 years, Bitcoin has proven that dips always recover and the price goes soaring again and even attains ATHs during bull run, an obvious example is this period when Bitcoin had hit $119k+ ATH after having several dips before now. See this chart below as a proof that dips have been recovering

Don't get me wrong I was only trying to drive a point that is that to there is no better time that is good enough as far as Bitcoin investment is concerned one can invest at anytime you don't necessarily need to wait until it's a dip before investing. Of off course Bitcoin has always bounced back stronger after each dip period

[IceLincoln]

When it comes to Bitcoin investment it's common knowledge and believe that one has to wait till there is a dip so that one can actually buy as much Bitcoin as possible and wait till the bull run start and sell when the price has appreciated. I can be corrected if am wrong but one thing that I have come to realize is that one doesn't necessarily has to wait till the dip to buy it's not always advisable to do so because not all dip are actually for price correction and there's no particular time that is best when it comes to Bitcoin investment. Here are some facts you need to know about investment in the dip


Opportunity Cost

Tying up your money in Bitcoin during a prolonged dip can mean missing out on other investments that perform better during the time of the dip because one can use the capital used in buying in the dip to invest in other areas such as stocks, real estate etc so buying in the dip can make one to miss other investment prospects when the price is not up early

Catching a Falling Knife
 
Dips can turn into deeper declines not all dips recover on the short term there are some dips that falls dip before recovering so buying in the dip is like catching a falling knife which could be dangerous trying to time the bottom can lead to multiple mistimed entries and larger losses without a solid strategy you could buy too early and suffer bigger setbacks


Dips May Not Always Recover

Bitcoin price can remain low for  as much time as possible  or even experience a longer time period It's important to be aware that not all dips are followed by a recovery and that there is no guarantee of future performance examples was when the price of Bitcoin fell from $20,000 in 2017 to $3,000 in 2018 a dip that lasted over a year which affected alot of investors which where only concerned about catching in on the short price fall to make some gain if you buy the dip too early you might be stuck for a months or even a years as the case may be depending on how long the dip may last.


 Emotional Investing

Dips often trigger fear in the market making investors to act emotional which will make investors to take irrational decision which may be quick  in nature due to the fact that investors wants to catch in on the fall in price poor judgment decision making investments is one thing that is associated with wanting to buy in the dip because there are people who might panic and sell after buying the dip if the price continues to drop.


Market Sentiment and External Factors

 Bitcoin's price can be influenced by other external factors such as economic factors, regulations, market sentiment and even major world political affairs Such as the just concluded united states of America election that affected the price of Bitcoin external events can keep the price down longer than expected, and investing during a dip may require a strong belief in Bitcoin's future prospects.

Baba a lot of your points are very wrong, the dip is actually a good time to buy. What is not advisable is you holding money and waiting for dip to occur before you can invest. That time you spent holding and waiting you could have invested using DCA and would have accumulated more instead you missed that opportunity and likely the dip you’re expecting might not even happen.
Talking about Catching a Falling Knife, bitcoin investment is for the long term and if you buy and it dips e no concern you, market go recover. If you say don’t buy the dip is it the ATH that is better to buy?

I think you should study and research more on bitcoin to fully understand before you make some posts.

[Gost ms]

I am very disappointed after your comment. Because what you are saying is not heard as an investor but as a trader. Because every time Bitcoin falls, a new ATH of Bitcoin has been created. Even if we look at the past, we cannot determine the future results. Bitcoin is the king of all currencies in the market. When the price of Bitcoin increases, the price of almost all currencies in the market increases. A real investor will always take advantage of the decline. For example, during the decline, he will buy at a low price and see it in the long term.

Investment is long-term, such as a period of 5 to 10 years. Before investing, you set a goal that how many BTC you will save in your portfolio. On the other hand, you should continue to buy continuously by using the DCA method based on your discretionary income and hold your holdings until your time limit expires.

[Gozie51]

I was expecting you would suggest better time to buy because what I have always known is buying btc when the price has dropped and this is same with other physical business, you buy cheap and sell above your cost price for you to have profit.

Dips May Not Always Recover

Bitcoin price can remain low for  as much time as possible  or even experience a longer time period It's important to be aware that not all dips are followed by a recovery and that there is no guarantee of future performance examples was when the price of Bitcoin fell from $20,000 in 2017 to $3,000 in 2018 a dip that lasted over a year which affected alot of investors which where only concerned about catching in on the short price fall to make some gain if you buy the dip too early you might be stuck for a months or even a years as the case may be depending on how long the dip may last.

This is the point you made here, "if you buy the dip too early". So that is the factor to consider when buying the dip. If you have a way or strategy to know when price has exhausted it fall then you can buy because it is going to start raising gradually. That's if you know how to identify reversal trend. Thus, with the reference you made of 2020, you have to also remember that it was the year preceding covid19 and their was some uncertainty for btc to continue increasing, so there was some level of fear until the market stabilized.

[Miles2006]

Every point listed is a basic advice for traders not investors, I don’t think any serious bitcoin investor will see the dip as a means of losing everything rather an advantage to buy in large quantity. Going for other investment choice is not bad but if going for bitcoin one must have to reconsider the dip and other ups and down before investing not the other way round, from my understanding op is trying to state reasons why bitcoin investment is not worth investing.

Dips May Not Always Recover

Bitcoin price can remain low for  as much time as possible  or even experience a longer time period It's important to be aware that not all dips are followed by a recovery and that there is no guarantee of future performance examples was when the price of Bitcoin fell from $20,000 in 2017 to $3,000 in 2018 a dip that lasted over a year which affected alot of investors which where only concerned about catching in on the short price fall to make some gain if you buy the dip too early you might be stuck for a months or even a years as the case may be depending on how long the dip may last.

Dips might not recover is a statement meant for other cryptocurrencies basically there’s no assurance or trust meanwhile bitcoin market has a different history when it comes to dip, for example considering the dip last year not after bitcoin reached an ATH if I’m not mistaking between 60-70 range, afterwards the market experienced a little dip still bitcoin price went high late 2024, even if it takes longer time before the bull market comes. Record matters if only you’ll notice the bright side and view the dip as an opportunity besides people save a lot just to buy the dip and hold and in times like this no one will ever regret not after bitcoin price is getting serious.

[icebar]

When it comes to Bitcoin investment it's common knowledge and believe that one has to wait till there is a dip so that one can actually buy as much Bitcoin as possible and wait till the bull run start and sell when the price has appreciated. I can be corrected if am wrong but one thing that I have come to realize is that one doesn't necessarily has to wait till the dip to buy it's not always advisable to do so because not all dip are actually for price correction and there's no particular time that is best when it comes to Bitcoin investment. Here are some facts you need to know about investment in the dip

If you observe the positive aspects of Bitcoin, then I think you should give more priority to the DIP. We all want to profit from Bitcoin investment. But none of us are willing to lose but every one should take risk as their ability. Bitcoin is a volatile currency it will increase at some point and sometimes decrease. Bitcoin investors always want to implement long-term plans. If you observe the history and the current condition of Bitcoin you will be able to understand it very easily.

If you are interested in investing in Bitcoin, then you must increase your investment by planning for the long term. If you make a long-term plan, the investor does not have to face any tension due to the temporary decline of Bitcoin. The demand for Bitcoin is increasing day by day, which is why the price is also increasing. For those who want to invest in Bitcoin for immediate profit, it is better to find another platform instead of investing, but the DIP will create more opportunities for those who are embracing Bitcoin as an asset.

[Mate2237]

When it comes to Bitcoin investment it's common knowledge and believe that one has to wait till there is a dip so that one can actually buy as much Bitcoin as possible and wait till the bull run start and sell when the price has appreciated. I can be corrected if am wrong but one thing that I have come to realize is that one doesn't necessarily has to wait till the dip to buy it's not always advisable to do so because not all dip are actually for price correction and there's no particular time that is best when it comes to Bitcoin investment. Here are some facts you need to know about investment in the dip

If you observe the positive aspects of Bitcoin, then I think you should give more priority to the DIP. We all want to profit from Bitcoin investment. But none of us are willing to lose but every one should take risk as their ability. Bitcoin is a volatile currency it will increase at some point and sometimes decrease. Bitcoin investors always want to implement long-term plans. If you observe the history and the current condition of Bitcoin you will be able to understand it very easily.

If you are interested in investing in Bitcoin, then you must increase your investment by planning for the long term. If you make a long-term plan, the investor does not have to face any tension due to the temporary decline of Bitcoin. The demand for Bitcoin is increasing day by day, which is why the price is also increasing. For those who want to invest in Bitcoin for immediate profit, it is better to find another platform instead of investing, but the DIP will create more opportunities for those who are embracing Bitcoin as an asset.

You're right giving attention to acquiring Bitcoin in the dip gives you the opportunity to acquire more Bitcoin at a lower rate and sell so I don't agree that buying Bitcoin in the dip is not the best as you have mentioned buying Bitcoin during the dip is what I will prioritize always because it always give you the potentials to bounce back .



Dips has always recovered from past history infact what even gives investors the confidence to always invest in Bitcoin are because of times like the dip run which gives them the confidence to always invest in Bitcoin

[Salahmu]

@TEBTC I'm trying to figure out what you are actually trying to tell us because you are just putting hands on every area without actually providing the exact investment you would want us to look at. If you are someone who always wants to take opportunity of everything you might loss what you did not expect, I'm referring to your opportunity cost because i find it as someone who doesn't understand investment because there is always room for dipp no matter how long it is it shouldn't result to thinking if you had removed the money to invest on stock since the dip is taking long.

[osasshem]

I guess there is a reason for you making this post, and in theory, I think that reason is okay, for a paper and pen work, with it having no real effect in the practical use and real trading market.

On the real world, outside the internet, every business person wants to purchase a goods in a small amount, and sell it higher when that goods faces scarcity, of which such commodity can remain or continuously facing a declination in its price for as long as possible, and on that, there can be some reasons of selling off, knowing well that it will not be facing recovery of its price anytime soon. In the crypto world, reverse becomes the case, when Bitcoin is the case study. No matter how the deep will go, Bitcoin over the years, since its first bull run, it keeps coming back, creating a new ATH.

If you speak of altcoins, then I will say there's some sense of reasons why buying deeps is not always the best, but not for Bitcoin. The best investment any crypto enthusiast, investors or even trader should take proper consideration of having some portion in his/her portfolio is Bitcoin, then any other coin can be packed up as well, with a lower capital of investment in the altcoins, while a bigger chunk of investment capital should be placed on Bitcoin.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Tying up your money in Bitcoin during a prolonged dip can mean missing out on other investments that perform better during the time of the dip because one can use the capital used in buying in the dip to invest in other areas such as stocks, real estate etc so buying in the dip can make one to miss other investment prospects when the price is not up early

I don't really get what you're saying here because using an amount that should have been used to buy bitcoin at DIP price to invest in stocks or real estate does not make any sense at all. Do you think that real estate is something you will just dive into without enough funds. There is nothing bad is waiting for a DIP if you have some bitcoins already since the market experiences corrections which most people see as opportunity to buy at lower price but let it not be that as a beginner you just start with that approach of waiting for a DIP price to buy. As an investor there is need to have reserved funds which can serve for buying bitcoins when the price DIPs.

[Sammye3]

When it comes to Bitcoin investment it's common knowledge and believe that one has to wait till there is a dip so that one can actually buy as much Bitcoin as possible and wait till the bull run start and sell when the price has appreciated. I can be corrected if am wrong but one thing that I have come to realize is that one doesn't necessarily has to wait till the dip to buy it's not always advisable to do so because not all dip are actually for price correction and there's no particular time that is best when it comes to Bitcoin investment. Here are some facts you need to know about investment in the dip


Opportunity Cost

Tying up your money in Bitcoin during a prolonged dip can mean missing out on other investments that perform better during the time of the dip because one can use the capital used in buying in the dip to invest in other areas such as stocks, real estate etc so buying in the dip can make one to miss other investment prospects when the price is not up early

Catching a Falling Knife
 
Dips can turn into deeper declines not all dips recover on the short term there are some dips that falls dip before recovering so buying in the dip is like catching a falling knife which could be dangerous trying to time the bottom can lead to multiple mistimed entries and larger losses without a solid strategy you could buy too early and suffer bigger setbacks


Dips May Not Always Recover

Bitcoin price can remain low for  as much time as possible  or even experience a longer time period It's important to be aware that not all dips are followed by a recovery and that there is no guarantee of future performance examples was when the price of Bitcoin fell from $20,000 in 2017 to $3,000 in 2018 a dip that lasted over a year which affected alot of investors which where only concerned about catching in on the short price fall to make some gain if you buy the dip too early you might be stuck for a months or even a years as the case may be depending on how long the dip may last.


 Emotional Investing

Dips often trigger fear in the market making investors to act emotional which will make investors to take irrational decision which may be quick  in nature due to the fact that investors wants to catch in on the fall in price poor judgment decision making investments is one thing that is associated with wanting to buy in the dip because there are people who might panic and sell after buying the dip if the price continues to drop.


Market Sentiment and External Factors

 Bitcoin's price can be influenced by other external factors such as economic factors, regulations, market sentiment and even major world political affairs Such as the just concluded united states of America election that affected the price of Bitcoin external events can keep the price down longer than expected, and investing during a dip may require a strong belief in Bitcoin's future prospects.

I think this analysis has few lapses as to when to buy. What is the best time to buy if not during the dips??
There is no assured profits in trading and should be considered with an open mind. It's not a guaranteed means but with the right information and analysis could be profitable. The analysis of buying during the dips are the best entry options as there would always be a reversal but the fundamental factor is the time it takes for a reversal but investment itself takes time and should be takes a s such.

[Princess Leah]

Tying up your money in Bitcoin during a prolonged dip can mean missing out on other investments that perform better during the time of the dip because one can use the capital used in buying in the dip to invest in other areas such as stocks, real estate etc so buying in the dip can make one to miss other investment prospects when the price is not up early

I really don't get your point but what I have to say is that it's not really necessary to wait for the dip before investing in bitcoin and why is simply because while waiting the investor would miss lots of opportunities the market is very volatile and can't act according to the point the investor want it to drop before investing so instead of waiting it's best to just DCA and still buy whenever the dip occurs while on the DCA  strategy.

I don't really get what you're saying here because using an amount that should have been used to buy bitcoin at DIP price to invest in stocks or real estate does not make any sense at all. Do you think that real estate is something you will just dive into without enough funds. There is nothing bad is waiting for a DIP if you have some bitcoins already since the market experiences corrections which most people see as opportunity to buy at lower price but let it not be that as a beginner you just start with that approach of waiting for a DIP price to buy. As an investor there is need to have reserved funds which can serve for buying bitcoins when the price DIPs.

You must have started your investment then buy the dip when the opportunity comes, it's wrong for an investor that's not yet started to wait for a dip before investing although it's a thing of choice but that's not the right path for an investor, like I said earlier an investor should wait for a dip before investing they can start at any point with the DCA and still buy when a dip occurs during the DCA process.

[Berryfolia]

You can buy in dip and hodl but you must give it time to grow and maximize profits,should try as much as possible to avoid distress sell when market gimmick is on the high side.

As a bitcoin investor before you can guarantee yourself with high returns from the investment,maybe it is only when you hodl it for a long period of time,so generally bitcoin investments is a long term project.
It is not all the market trends will encourage investors to buy dip,i must say is better to work with price actions rather than waiting for it to dip before you can buy.

Though most of the bitcoin investors feel that only on bitcoin trade one should consider price actions as a strategy to maximize profits,we can still adopt or apply it in investment too.
Learn to understand the market conditions and avoid panic,fears and distress sell because these are the factors that can hinder your investments not to appreciate.

[Merit.s]

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Dips May Not Always Recover

Bitcoin price can remain low for  as much time as possible  or even experience a longer time period It's important to be aware that not all dips are followed by a recovery and that there is no guarantee of future performance examples was when the price of Bitcoin fell from $20,000 in 2017 to $3,000 in 2018 a dip that lasted over a year which affected alot of investors which where only concerned about catching in on the short price fall to make some gain if you buy the dip too early you might be stuck for a months or even a years as the case may be depending on how long the dip may last.

I disagree with you on this. Why you go say bitcoin price no dey always recover, you come use example of the past when bitcoin fall to 3k from 20k. That na bear market and na the bear market be the best time for any investor to accumulate bitcoin because he cheap well well. I no know whether na traders you dey talk to or investors, because none of these two set of people go see the dip come leave am, dey go buy bitcoin for the peak price.

My broad, do wetin go work for you, because even though, you dey use DCA dey accumulate your bitcoin as a long-term investor, you go still buy for the dip because na continous buying you dey do.

This advice no be for people wey don accumulate enough bitcoin to the point say, them no won DCA again, such people na to buy for the dip go favor the pass.