Just do Nothing

[whiteblue]

I dont actually believe in sell some, leave some, because a major question will arise like 'what you wanna do with the sold bitcoin' there is no need getting half sold bitcoin for no reason. I simply put, buy as many quantity you may want, and keep as many years you may want also, doesnt matter if you are hungry or not, needy or not. Bitcoin investment no to be treated that way.

The beauty to smart investment is been able to stay without your bitcoin investment be tarnished.

If we really have the intention to invest for the long term, then actually something like this should be slightly avoided because selling some and holding the rest will only bring up the feeling of wanting to sell the whole just because of a little profit but we actually forget our original goal of being in the long term.

But on the one hand this condition is also a common thing because we all have thoughts that will certainly be very different so of course this condition cannot be avoided because everyone has different principles and mindsets and no one can intervene in the decisions we have taken.
 It's just that those who are truly successful in investing in bitcoin are unlikely to use schemes like this.

[Rengga Jati]

In my opinion, do whatever we can as long as we truly understand and are prepared for the risks. This isn't just about courage, but also about being prepared to do anything. Even holding Bitcoin is a form of courage, to persevere for any length of time, under any circumstances. And that will only happen when we possess that capability.

The same goes for trading or other crypto activities besides holding, do it and maximize the opportunities, as long as we truly understand how to do it and are prepared for all the risks, so we can manage our risk wisely and intelligently.

Each person has their own way to succeed. Some focus on keeping Bitcoin, buying and then holding it tightly until a certain target is reached. Some use it for staking, while others use it for trading to generate daily profits because they have needs that must be met and are able to trade more than they do daily. So, it all depends on each individual's readiness.

[Alphakilo]

I keep it simple, I will invest in bitcoin when the price drops and will hold when the price rises or sell if I need to.

You’re truly an investor. There’s no need to be overly anxious about price movements or rush to sell everything. If we treat Bitcoin as an investment asset, there’s no such thing as selling it all. Sell some and keep some—this is investing, not gambling. With its potential and proven history as the leading digital asset today, Bitcoin certainly won’t collapse easily and will likely continue to grow, just as we’re seeing now.

With BTC, we can just wait for our targets to be reached.

Because eventually, it will happen. We just don't know when, but all we need to know is that it happens in the right time

I dont actually believe in sell some, leave some, because a major question will arise like 'what you wanna do with the sold bitcoin' there is no need getting half sold bitcoin for no reason. I simply put, buy as many quantity you may want, and keep as many years you may want also, doesnt matter if you are hungry or not, needy or not. Bitcoin investment no to be treated that way.

The beauty to smart investment is been able to stay without your bitcoin investment be tarnished.

Strictly hodling and being consistently disciplined with it is good when DCAing Bitcoin. The issue of diversity only comes when there are important needs to solve, when there are other investment asset to invest in that is a clear path as holding long term. Otherwise, to hold and observe and survive the times while seeking other income streams is the often better way to go about a profitable and assured path to wealth than trading crypto currency or Bitcoin on the market.

[Distinctin]

I can see hodling so far is the safest strategy in seeking profits for bitcoin. But those who are simply buying and hodling bitcoin, the fact that they are already knowledgeable about bitcoin and the crypto market, wouldn't it may open another opportunity to learn trading in the market so that another source of income will be added on the list?

For me, that's a good privilege, as it could lead to bigger profits ahead. But just what we often said, trading isn't for everyone. Trade if you can, and if you have the potentials to profit in the market. But if you can't bear the risk, just focus on hodling alone, hold for long term.

[abaeze]

The world favours those who are into doings more than those who only knows how to, they said.
It is not the same with Bitcoin investment.
Your addiction to motion.
Your constant need to act.
They are all traps to make sure that you keep losing your Bitcoin.
Either through trading or leveraging.
You never needed to do anything.
Buy and go back to sleep, wake up in few years and get rich. ( Stomach do go hungry, feed it and go back to sleep)

Bitcoin rewards the patience.

If you know how many Bitcoins have been lost to leverage trading and asset doubling schemes you will be shocked, all Bitcoin requesting from you is the holding patience, no one has never get wrecked holding Bitcoin for long term, it's the safest and easiest strategy, but the boiling blood in your veins always want to do something to get more Bitcoin faster, you will lose it all.

Hodl, nothing else matters.

I think what you said is better than being active by investing in Bitcoin unnecessarily because it will keep emotions under control and reduce the chances of making mistakes later. That is, be conscious while making decisions but be patient after making decisions. So investing should be done with logic, not emotion. The most important thing is that HODL is a powerful strategy, but it works only when the investment is made after careful consideration.

[PX-Z]

... Because even if Bitcoin rises to a fairly high price, if the amount we hold is still small, it won't have any effect on us as holders. So what we need to implement is buying Bitcoin, not waiting for a small price increase. ...

That's exactly why DCA was created, even if you buy only small amounts, doing it regularly and consistently lets you see progress over time. You don't need to constantly watch the price to track profits. Bitcoin once had almost no value, yet patient holders kept buying and holding, some even forgot about it, only to realize years later that the price had skyrocketed. So the idea is simple, buy, HODL, and wait for the best part.

[LastKiss]

~snip~

Bitcoin rewards the patience.

All good things reward patience, and this also applies to holding Bitcoin. However, patience is difficult for most people, especially when they believe they could quickly double their investment by using leverage trading or by trying to buy low and sell high. The temptation to take action is often stronger than the discipline to simply wait. Even whales struggle with this mindset. Despite having many resources, some of them still end up buying at high prices and selling at a loss.

If patience were easy to maintain, many more people would already be wealthy simply by holding their assets long-term. Instead, fear, greed and the desire for fast profits push people to make impulsive moves. In the end, holding requires not just belief in the asset, but strong self-control and the ability to stay calm during market fluctuations.

[Omj1014]

I always say patience is key, but it's not that easy to be patient that's they say its a virtue, because it's a behavior of high standard. It's not as easy as it seems watching the market move so volatile without wanting to sell.

Even using the DCA strategy too is not that easy, because it still requires consistency at a high level.

But in the end there a big reward waiting for us so we have to keep trying.

[CryptoYar]

[...]

You are right that most people are using Bitcoin as lottery ticket instead of savings account. Leverage trading is particularly dangerous since smallest price decrease can make you poor overnight and simple waiting is far less dangerous than active trading.

Even so-called whales, or very rich investors, tend to make mistakes of buying when price is highest and selling in panic when price is lower than before, which proves that much of money does not always mean that one has self control. Game of Bitcoin is game of mind, where you have to ignore frightening news and focus on 4 years cycles instead of daily changes.

History has it that nearly every person who had owned Bitcoin at least four years made profit, which means that only those who panic or try to time market are real losers.

[bounceback]

Bitcoin rewards the patience.

If you know how many Bitcoins have been lost to leverage trading and asset doubling schemes you will be shocked, all Bitcoin requesting from you is the holding patience, no one has never get wrecked holding Bitcoin for long term, it's the safest and easiest strategy, but the boiling blood in your veins always want to do something to get more Bitcoin faster, you will lose it all.

Hodl, nothing else matters.

It's true that we won't go bankrupt if we can hold our Bitcoin long-term, but the reality is that only those with strong determination can hold on to their Bitcoin. While it may sound easy when someone says, "Just hold your Bitcoin and be patient until the market recovers, and then you'll make a huge profit," it's not as easy as it sounds, especially when the value of our portfolio decreases due to the continued decline in Bitcoin prices. This often leads to fear or excessive emotions, making us lose control of our original goal of holding Bitcoin long-term.

[Rustam Meraj]

Bitcoin rewards the patience.

If you know how many Bitcoins have been lost to leverage trading and asset doubling schemes you will be shocked, all Bitcoin requesting from you is the holding patience, no one has never get wrecked holding Bitcoin for long term, it's the safest and easiest strategy, but the boiling blood in your veins always want to do something to get more Bitcoin faster, you will lose it all.

Hodl, nothing else matters.

It's true that we won't go bankrupt if we can hold our Bitcoin long-term, but the reality is that only those with strong determination can hold on to their Bitcoin. While it may sound easy when someone says, "Just hold your Bitcoin and be patient until the market recovers, and then you'll make a huge profit," it's not as easy as it sounds, especially when the value of our portfolio decreases due to the continued decline in Bitcoin prices. This often leads to fear or excessive emotions, making us lose control of our original goal of holding Bitcoin long-term.

Although your logical mind understands that it is long term investment, when price drops, it seems like threat to your security but you need to keep in mind that it is only when you actually sell that you will have actually lost money. In order to remain strong in such periods, you must not look at price every hour, you must ignore frightening news stories that predict end of Bitcoin, and you must never spend money that you do not need to meet your daily needs such as rent or food. You can calm yourself down by using ways such as viewing long term price charts, instead of daily ones, or by storing your coins in secure hardware wallet. In the end, it is profit that will be reward of your patience and self control in hard days when prices are down. And I will recommend DCA strategy.

[mamesso]

Patience is key to success in Bitcoin investing. Being addicted to the rush and the need for action can be a trap that can lead to Bitcoin loss. Knowledge is essential to avoid aggressively investing without considering the potential risks, including the amount of money you're willing to lose.

Buy and go back to sleep, wake up in few years and get rich.

This is a very simple but effective strategy, patience is very much needed in Bitcoin investment, that's all you have to do when you want to invest in the long term. There is nothing more important in a long-term investment strategy than to Hold, then trust everything to Bitcoin to do its best.

[davis196]

The world favours those who are into doings more than those who only knows how to, they said.
It is not the same with Bitcoin investment.
Your addiction to motion.
Your constant need to act.
They are all traps to make sure that you keep losing your Bitcoin.
Either through trading or leveraging.
You never needed to do anything.
Buy and go back to sleep, wake up in few years and get rich. ( Stomach do go hungry, feed it and go back to sleep) Grin

How much BTC do you plan to buy and HODL in order to get rich after a few years? There's no way to get rich even after accumulating and HODLing several Bitcoins. Being a millionaire doesn't mean that you are rich. Millionaires are the new middle class. Billionaires are truly rich.
Doing nothing is a proven way to stay poor. You would have to work real hard in order to make more money and accumulate more BTC.
I do get your point of view and I agree that day trading and leverage trading are very risky, so lots of people lose their crypto by making bad trading decisions. DCA and HODLing are better options, if you don't know what you are doing in the world of day trading.

[Pauldesaints]

For me Bitcoin is long time investment,there is no way you can invest with money meant for feeding tomorrow into Bitcoin that means by evening you will be thinking on how to sell it to enable you make provision for tomorrow feeds that will amount to loses when it becomes crucial to sale your Bitcoin as quick as possible..before investing in Bitcoin do ensure everything that will hinder it's long stay have been taken care off so that it will not be disrupted until when your ready to sell with maximum profit assurance.

[Popkon6]

Hodl, nothing else matters.

Bitcoin holding is only suitable enough, if you want to be in any other strategy and trading then you can lose your money. Bitcoin holding is the easiest and it can be done by every holder through DCA method and he will be lucky if he invests Bitcoin according to DCA method. If you work hard for Bitcoin holding then your hard work will be worth it, and if you are attracted to Bitcoin by focusing on unique things then you may face losses. I Bitcoin long term DCA method only long term holding is the most important and easy every investor can invest Bitcoin according to his ability according to DCA method.

[aoluain]

Anyone can buy and HODL but the OP is correct - Patience is the key and
really is essential. The downfall of many is indeed the allure of trading,
leverage and futures, most are just not cut out for it and so they lose.

What seems to be a very decent strategy is Buy-HODL-Wait

[WhoYouCantKill]

Strictly hodling and being consistently disciplined with it is good when DCAing Bitcoin. The issue of diversity only comes when there are important needs to solve, when there are other investment asset to invest in that is a clear path as holding long term. Otherwise, to hold and observe and survive the times while seeking other income streams is the often better way to go about a profitable and assured path to wealth than trading crypto currency or Bitcoin on the market.

I personally wouldn’t even advise anyone to engage in diversification if they’re still in their accumulation phase, especially if they’re still around their first or second cycle. The priority and main focus should be on consistent accumulation and avoid anything that may serve as a distraction to them. And diversification at this point could potentially be a major distraction to them.

[Antona]

The world favours those who are into doings more than those who only knows how to, they said.
It is not the same with Bitcoin investment.
Your addiction to motion.
Your constant need to act.
They are all traps to make sure that you keep losing your Bitcoin.
Either through trading or leveraging.
You never needed to do anything.
Buy and go back to sleep, wake up in few years and get rich. ( Stomach do go hungry, feed it and go back to sleep)

Bitcoin rewards the patience.

If you know how many Bitcoins have been lost to leverage trading and asset doubling schemes you will be shocked, all Bitcoin requesting from you is the holding patience, no one has never get wrecked holding Bitcoin for long term, it's the safest and easiest strategy, but the boiling blood in your veins always want to do something to get more Bitcoin faster, you will lose it all.

Hodl, nothing else matters.

Hodl, sleep, repeat, It sounds like a meme until you check the chart over any 4 year period. The lost coins from greedy moves must be in the millions bitcoin's demand is patience thats the whole test. Everything else is just noise and fees

[Emeraldo]

the "Just do Nothing" strategy is actually the hardest one to execute because it requires you to fight your own boredom and the constant noise of the market in 2025, most people think they are "investing" when they check the price 50 times a day but all they are doing is inviting anxiety to make a bad decision for them, if you can truly buy and then walk away for three years you have already outperformed 90 percent of the traders on this forum xd

Most time we don't have to blame the people that are checking their investments multiple times a day because these people might be using funds that are meant for something else to invest in Bitcoin thinking that they can make quick profits from the crypto market. The price of Bitcoin is always going to be going up and down and the only way an investor can have rest of mind is when they stay away from the market and don't check the price of Bitcoin frequently. At least investors have to leave their investments to grow and mature.

[Mate2237]

Snip.

Most time we don't have to blame the people that are checking their investments multiple times a day because these people might be using funds that are meant for something else to invest in Bitcoin thinking that they can make quick profits from the crypto market. The price of Bitcoin is always going to be going up and down and the only way an investor can have rest of mind is when they stay away from the market and don't check the price of Bitcoin frequently. At least investors have to leave their investments to grow and mature.

Nobody should use money that is ment for something else to invest in Bitcoin because that is not an advisable thing to do. The price of Bitcoin can stay down for a long price of time which could affect your other plans. Bitcoin investment should not be done with money that is budgeted for a project because you may not end up been disappointed. And this will lead you to be thinking and emotional imbalance.


Bitcoin investment should be done with money that is at your own convenient this is because even if the price of Bitcoin stay down for an extended periods of time it will not affect you and your plans. Those who are always checking the price of Bitcoin are those who may have used money that is ment for other projects to invest so they are not feeling comfortable anytime the price is down.