What Should Long-Term Investors Do If The Price Of Bitcoin Drops?

[Mate2237]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

First of all, investors must have the mindset that losing is part of the deal, a lot of investors panic and sell their Bitcoins because they don't want to lose or are scared of losses, that fear is actually what makes them incur losses because they end up making mistakes that lead to it. The price of Bitcoin cannot be stable, generally the dynamics of Bitcoin goes through an upward and downward direction.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

The obvious answer to this question is for investors to hold their coin if they intend to build wealth with Bitcoin. If you are running a long term investment then I don't see any reason why you should monitor or check the charts continuously, this only makes you an anxious investor.

[batako]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

Fluctuation is so common, as long as theres no massive bad news related blockchain technology theres still chances for bitcoin to pump again someday. A real investor knows things better than the majority. A real investor wont panic just because of price decline. Its instead a good chance to bag more bitcoin.

Those who got panicked with the volatility are those whom we cannot call investors 

[goldkingcoiner]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

Personally I would keep hodling.

Buying out of FOMO (fear of missing out) is just as stupid as selling out of FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt). This is how people lose money. And it is a lesson that most veterans here know and understand. But it was a painful lesson which is why we keep telling newbies to not trade on emotions. Unfortunately nobody listens to us and most people seem to need a painful lesson to learn how to hodl.

[DiMarxist]

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

Op what you have to learn and note about the price of Bitcoin is that, Price corrections takes place when held for a long time. Note that Bitcoin is a volatile asset and this volatility affects the stability of the price and the effect of volatility is only corrected only on a long term basis. So for long term holder's this is a plus and an added advantage to them. So Long term holder's should not be moved with what ever that is happening to the current price but, should be more concerned about Long term price movement.

[Juicyhome]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

Nothing to do, keep holding Bitcoin investors will never panic with a dip market its part of the investment,  selling won't help holding it more will help alot, it's not a wise decision to see your bitcoin in dip market as a long-term holder. Bitcoin will still go high that's the hole of every investors,  it has happened several times the moment you sell your bitcoin the price will raise up and you end in regret, as an investor no dip should scare you anymore if your have been in the business for long.

[Sonia_123]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

As a long term investor you don't need to be boarder if the price drops since you have not gotten to your overaccumulation stage, and if you have you still have to continue holding onto your bitcoin for a longer term until you are satisfied with the price.

Long term investors are not traders so they are determined to face all the ups and down of the market because of the volatile nature of bitcoin, they don't panic to sell instead they see it as normal and another opportunity to buy and add to their portfolio using the dca strategy to accumulate, they stay calm and focus because they have not invested money they cannot afford to lose. .

[Jasmyne]

Long term investors are not traders so they are determined to face all the ups and down of the market because of the volatile nature of bitcoin, they don't panic to sell instead they see it as normal and another opportunity to buy and add to their portfolio using the dca strategy to accumulate, they stay calm and focus because they have not invested money they cannot afford to lose. .

Long term investors see the future when the price of bitcoin keeps dropping do they take advantage of the drop to buy more when panic sellers are selling because they already understood the market and how it favours when they buy more to hold because they won't lose so long as they are accumulating to hold for like 10 years. The DCA method is good for investors with no so much amount for investment but a regular buying consistently helps such investor to buy without losing hope because before his agreed years of holding the profit mus have accumulated so much if he doesn't half way in his investment. Every time the market dips his the DCA investors to buy, they are not concerned about how much the price drops all they care more is their ability to keep buying no matter the price.

[Franklyn-wood]

It's only if you sell your bitcoin that you're at loss but if you don't sell when the price is low, you are not at loss because 1btc=1btc. Don't worry about the dip because the price will surely bounce back which is where you are to continue to hodli overtime till when the price has reached your price target to sell. Don't panic because it will lead to wrong decisions that will make you regret. Just hodli and if possible, buy more if you have extra funds.

That's all true the fear of losing all investment is the first thing that comes to the mind of some investor when there is a dip and as a result of thisany makes wrong decisions that further damage things the more. Investment done with funds made for essential needs could also trigger tention that brings about selling ones investment due to dip in the Bitcoin market which is a wrong decision to make at such a time. Some don't even remember that Bitcoin is volitile in nature before giving up there life savings in a hurry.

[o48o]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

Real long term investors have hold this far, even though price has always fluctuated.

What is my advice? People hold, trade, accumulate and sell for numerous reasons. Just one of the reasons to sell is panic selling, and even panic selling can be profitable if you do that at the right time. And if you are panic selling, you have probably invested more then you could lose in the first place, so it makes sense to sell. If they are too deep, then they could miss a fortune or lose their house while waiting for it.

Everyone in here will probably say that they should hold it, but imho people are in different life situations. If you have time and your finances are ok, then why not hold?

[Powerjumboo]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

While investing, we must gain experience in investing because if we invest, we should not worry even if the Bitcoin market falls. Moreover, those of us who are experienced in Bitcoin and they never worry when the market falls because they know that Bitcoin has the ability to increase even if it falls. My advice to those who are holding Bitcoin investments for the long term is that you must hold your Bitcoin when the market falls too much and buy it again if necessary to increase your investment.

[samadam007]

Real long term investors have hold this far, even though price has always fluctuated.

What is my advice? People hold, trade, accumulate and sell for numerous reasons. Just one of the reasons to sell is panic selling, and even panic selling can be profitable if you do that at the right time. And if you are panic selling, you have probably invested more then you could lose in the first place, so it makes sense to sell. If they are too deep, then they could miss a fortune or lose their house while waiting for it.

Everyone in here will probably say that they should hold it, but imho people are in different life situations. If you have time and your finances are ok, then why not hold?

A long term investor should not even be harbouring thoughts of selling not to talk of doing it. Because you can’t call your self an Investor and be chasing quick profits. That is what trader’s do.

I also noticed you’re trying to justify panic selling like it is a good thing. It is not healthy for a long term investor because if you panic and sell, you’re going to be at loss if Bitcoin eventually go up. Remember the goal is to build a good position over time, not make emotional decisions that would affect the investment growth. Panic selling happens when the Bitcoin price is dipping too much and your holdings is losing value. A wise investor is supposed to use that opportunity to accumulate more if spare cash is available, not sell out of fear. That is why It is advisable not to invest beyond your means. Whatever amount you’re using to accumulate Bitcoin should be what you can afford to leave invested over time, not what you will need short term.

[SOKO-DEKE]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

The fact is that this is not the first time the price of Bitcoin has decreased seriously, and it has always recovered. So, I don't expect those who have been in the crypto industry and holding Bitcoin for some period of time to be panicking about losing all their funds, because they know how it works.Even new investors should have learnt from their basic knowledge that Bitcoin's price is all about ups and downs, and it can happen at any time. If you look through Bitcoin's history, you will see that its price has dropped seriously before, only to recover and even set another all time high.

So, I don't expect those holding Bitcoin to be panicking to the point where they become willing to sell their Bitcoin. That is a very wrong idea. If someone lacks knowledge and is seriously worried, the best thing for such a person to do is more research about Bitcoin. With proper research, I believe they will definitely feel calmer.Selling is not the solution when someone is already at a loss. Most people who panic and sell their Bitcoin when the price is dropping are likely to regret it when the price eventually recovers

[Cgrexp]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

The fact is that this is not the first time the price of Bitcoin has decreased seriously, and it has always recovered. So, I don't expect those who have been in the crypto industry and holding Bitcoin for some period of time to be panicking about losing all their funds, because they know how it works.Even new investors should have learnt from their basic knowledge that Bitcoin's price is all about ups and downs, and it can happen at any time. If you look through Bitcoin's history, you will see that its price has dropped seriously before, only to recover and even set another all time high.

So, I don't expect those holding Bitcoin to be panicking to the point where they become willing to sell their Bitcoin. That is a very wrong idea. If someone lacks knowledge and is seriously worried, the best thing for such a person to do is more research about Bitcoin. With proper research, I believe they will definitely feel calmer.Selling is not the solution when someone is already at a loss. Most people who panic and sell their Bitcoin when the price is dropping are likely to regret it when the price eventually recovers

There have been multiple downturns in the past, yet Bitcoin has always managed to recover. One should not simply ignore every current decline just because prices have rebounded historically past recovery is no guarantee that the same will happen in the future. While panic-selling during a price drop is a poor decision holding onto an asset for years without any analysis is equally unwise. A market downturn is not merely a loss on paper it can often place real-world financial strain on individuals. Becoming overconfident when prices rise or making impulsive, panic driven decisions when they fall, are both detrimental. If you believe in the long-term potential of an asset, it is best to invest regularly within the limits of your financial capacity rather than worrying unnecessarily about every fluctuation in the market.

[Powerjumboo]

It's only if you sell your bitcoin that you're at loss but if you don't sell when the price is low, you are not at loss because 1btc=1btc. Don't worry about the dip because the price will surely bounce back which is where you are to continue to hodli overtime till when the price has reached your price target to sell. Don't panic because it will lead to wrong decisions that will make you regret. Just hodli and if possible, buy more if you have extra funds.

That is what some people don't really understand. They think you can lose your funds in Bitcoin just because you invest, you need to sell at a loss before you lose all your funds, but when you invest and keep it, even if the price is deep, you should just try to be patient and continue holding it. One day the price will rise again and you will get back your capital and get more profit on top, because Bitcoin is volatile, you can't always predict the market and get it right.

Whenever you're panicking when the price of Bitcoin drops, your mind will start to shake and make you sell at a loss. That is the reason why knowledge is important first before embarking on your investment journey, and that will make things easier for you and help you hold for a long period of time without judging the outcome.

Those who have gained knowledge and experience about investment never get stressed by the volatility of the market and move forward with their investments. Those people are afraid to invest, those who are not experienced in investment and who invest in Bitcoin with very necessary money, or there are many who also invest with loans. When the market falls, all these people get very scared. But yes, it is very important for every investor to gain experience in investment before investing. When a person is experienced in investment and knows about investment strategies, he will never borrow from anyone and invest very necessary money. As a result, even if the Bitcoin market becomes unstable, he will be able to keep his investment and move forward without any worries.

[Just Say]

It's only if you sell your bitcoin that you're at loss but if you don't sell when the price is low, you are not at loss because 1btc=1btc. Don't worry about the dip because the price will surely bounce back which is where you are to continue to hodli overtime till when the price has reached your price target to sell. Don't panic because it will lead to wrong decisions that will make you regret. Just hodli and if possible, buy more if you have extra funds.

That's all true the fear of losing all investment is the first thing that comes to the mind of some investor when there is a dip and as a result of thisany makes wrong decisions that further damage things the more. Investment done with funds made for essential needs could also trigger tention that brings about selling ones investment due to dip in the Bitcoin market which is a wrong decision to make at such a time. Some don't even remember that Bitcoin is volitile in nature before giving up there life savings in a hurry.

It is correct that the first thought that comes to the mind of some investors when the market price falls is the fear of losing all their investments, I think they are influenced by FUD, because they invest in Bitcoin based on the news rather than their own research. Keep in mind that investing money saved for daily necessities can also cause stress.So everyone should invest in Bitcoin with whatever discretionary income they have after meeting the basic needs as the price of Bitcoin is inherently volatile.

Even my opinion if someone invests their basic needs in a risky sector, they may face financial danger, at this stage it is clear to us that to ensure financial security, emergency funds, remaining funds and surplus income after ensuring basic needs should be invested in Bitcoin.

[Loyang]

It's only if you sell your bitcoin that you're at loss but if you don't sell when the price is low, you are not at loss because 1btc=1btc. Don't worry about the dip because the price will surely bounce back which is where you are to continue to hodli overtime till when the price has reached your price target to sell. Don't panic because it will lead to wrong decisions that will make you regret. Just hodli and if possible, buy more if you have extra funds.

That's all true the fear of losing all investment is the first thing that comes to the mind of some investor when there is a dip and as a result of thisany makes wrong decisions that further damage things the more. Investment done with funds made for essential needs could also trigger tention that brings about selling ones investment due to dip in the Bitcoin market which is a wrong decision to make at such a time. Some don't even remember that Bitcoin is volitile in nature before giving up there life savings in a hurry.

It is correct that the first thought that comes to the mind of some investors when the market price falls is the fear of losing all their investments, I think they are influenced by FUD, because they invest in Bitcoin based on the news rather than their own research. Keep in mind that investing money saved for daily necessities can also cause stress.So everyone should invest in Bitcoin with whatever discretionary income they have after meeting the basic needs as the price of Bitcoin is inherently volatile.

Even my opinion if someone invests their basic needs in a risky sector, they may face financial danger, at this stage it is clear to us that to ensure financial security, emergency funds, remaining funds and surplus income after ensuring basic needs should be invested in Bitcoin.

Yes I completely agree with you. An old investor, when dealing with market volatility, at one time they consider this market volatility as a natural volatility. They never think that the Bitcoin market will never rise again or that Bitcoin has been crushed, they never think about it, because they have dealt with all the market declines and seen the market rise again.

But yes, some people are afraid, the person who invests the required amount of money is definitely afraid and many times they sell out because of fear. It is always the right decision to invest such an amount of money that even if you lose the amount, it will not have any effect on your financial situation and you can hold it for a long time without any stress.

[HajiBagi]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

Why will an investor panic when he knows that Bitcoin is a long term investment and the market can drop at any time? If you sell your bitcoin because of the price then you are not ready to invest in bitcoin or you invested for short time to make a quick profit, once you plan for long term holding you don’t need to panic or pay attention to the price, because the more you pay attention to the market, the more you will be willing to sell to avoid losing your money.

Although panicking as a beginner is not a bad thing but as an investor that knows what bitcoin is all about, you shouldn’t panic or think about selling your bitcoin because of the price, you have to keep holding, because if you sell your bitcoin you can lose your money on the process and at the end you will regret your decision.

[Cityhunter34]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

Long-term investors don't panic when the price of Bitcoin is going down. Rather, they still use the opportunity to accumulate more Bitcoin, because they know that Bitcoin will definitely bounce back in the future.

Bitcoin is not a get-rich-quick scheme, so it is very much important for us to always have a long-term mindset, because it is only when you overlooking the market that you would be able to make it through Bitcoin investment.

[angrybirdy]

Due to the fluctuation of Bitcoin price most investors who are holding their Bitcoin are scared of losing their entire Bitcoin because of the frequent changes of Bitcoin price recently, some investors are panic of selling all their Bitcoin because they don't want to lose everything.

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

Long-term investors don't panic when the price of Bitcoin is going down. Rather, they still use the opportunity to accumulate more Bitcoin, because they know that Bitcoin will definitely bounce back in the future.

Bitcoin is not a get-rich-quick scheme, so it is very much important for us to always have a long-term mindset, because it is only when you overlooking the market that you would be able to make it through Bitcoin investment.

Well, when it comes to purchasing crypto, especially BTC, I believe that it is all about personal mentality and endurance in holding it. Just because the value of my investment is crashing down doesn't mean that I need to panic and think about selling my holdings right away. Panic is normal, but we should think carefully, especially in this kind of circumstance.

In this kind of market crash, I suggest that we should look at the positive side. In that way, we can buy BTC at a lower price and hold it until the market recovers and its value pumps again. It will be the best opportunity and time to buy, which is why many crypto investors are taking advantage of it.

The goal here is not to get rich in just a single snap, and we can't have millions in just a few days when investing here. We should note that everything takes a lot of time, courage, and challenges to face before we can harvest our earnings.

[Ever-young]

So what are your advice to those long-term investors?
Should they sell their Bitcoin or they should keep holding to it despite the unstable state of Bitcoin price recently?

My advice is very simple; hold it even more tightly.
The moment you understand the market, your panic automatically reduces. Drops ain’t news anymore niether is rise. Even if your plans are not long term but to sell, a drop is not even a good time to shoot else you end up loosing everything.

An investor, should already come to the understanding that bitcoin is a longterm asset before investing it bitcoin, so an investor will be a failure when they sell when circumstances arise. Patience is overly underestimated, but you cannot survive the crypto space without it.

The moment you sell during a dip you automatically loose even the capital you invested, so panic and impatience shouldn’t be part of an investor’s trait.

Keep holding.