HODL

Solareclipse9999

Looks like we found something else to HODL

peakperformance81774

HODL. When the boat is in a storm you do nothing. You just power through the storm. If you keep the faith that you will SURVIVE this storm, you will… Nothing but rainbows after a storm. Knowing you kept the faith the rewards are for your harvest. 🌈

AzLoMax

HODL to zero and buy the dip of the dip of the dipty dip ✊🏻

Scuttlefuzz

Those are the blue chips I am talking about. If you bought SOL/ETH at the peak last cycle, you barely made a profit on paper, more than likely they held assuming it would higher and are now at a loss or sold at a loss. Same goes for XRP except this applies to 2018 top blasters. New alts that can run on hype can probably see some short-lived gains but alts in general are not in a good spot when BTC is now the only one that can truly break new ground cycle to cycle. I think the "speculation" phase for long term alts is done, it's going to take real use cases and adoption to have sustained upside. Those charts are not going to paint a pretty picture with the way things are going. Of course you can always be a cycle trader, buy the pico bottom and get out whenever, but viewing these as HODL because it's never going to zero might be a big mistake.

TooFatNoFurious

„Yeah uhh it‘s like some internet magic bean that‘s essentially useless but it was the first crypto currency. Most of it is owned by rich people and institutions that just hold it. I hold my 0.004 Bitcoin as well and hope the line goes up. Yeah bro it‘s like digital gold you know. Use cases for the blockchain and crypto? No you just hold. Oh but we call it HODL cuz it‘s fun. Wait where are you going, I need to tell you about them evil central banks“

Advanced-Summer1572

This sounds like a person who is making a verbal book report before the entire English class and has only read the synapses on the cover. What is up with these posts on Reddit? Most are pure nonsense. I have to get back to work. But they used to be fun to read and sometimes informative? Now? Just say anything negative about crypto and the other camp followers upvote. Oh well. I do have other things to do. Just letting go of Reddit. Too bad. HODL

erjo5055

HODL to zero? Really? First time? This is normal and lower than usual volatility. Shouldn't be in crypto if you can't handle it

KFC_Tuesdays

Brother this group is like a herd of sheep they only think “HODL” or “DCA AND HODL” or “May go up may go down who knows” Just a herd of sheep riding the wave, you are correct buy the dip then sell the highs. I suggested this at peaks with a post I made but deleted in this group saying this cycle is following last cycle. I got ridiculed for this idea, yet I followed my plan and well looks like it did eventually follow last cycle. Think for yourself look at history, take profits and you’ll make money.

TapThatYak

Here's a level headed approach for you all that was passed down to me, but also is fundamentally common across youtube. Some short analysis followed up by the easy way to sell out. Lows in percentages down from ATHs: 2017, \~84% 2021, \~75% 2025, \~52% so far This can be used as a guide. Volatility has gone down, therefore he highs and lows are contracting. One can expect a higher than average possibility that this cycle will be down between 62-66%. That puts us in a fair overall drop to $43-48k. (Realistically drop to 50k will be the psychological barrier) Percent increase from Cycle low to cycle low: 2014 low to 2018 low: \~1900% increase 2018 low to 2022 low: \~380% increase 2022 low to current low: \~270% increase If we touched 45k, it will make the low to low from prior cycle will be \~180% increase. Seems low, but once again volatility has come down quite a bit. Let's look at cycle low to cycle highs: 2014 low to 2017 high: \~11500% increase 2018 low to 2021 high: \~2000% increase 2022 low to 2025 high: \~690% increase What's the takeaway: You're never gonna time things 100% correct but you can about 50-70% depending on what metrics you look at and how you DCA. Hint, consider buying when the weekly RSI is below 30 and monthly RSI is below 45. Right now, I assume next cycle worst case will be below 690% increase from this year's cycle low to the next high. Say you buy now (70k), and the cycle low hits 50k this year, and we go up 600%. This puts us at 300k BTC price, that's a 428% return. Say you sell on the way up, 10% at 150k, 15% at 180k, 15% at 200k, 20% at 230k, 20% at 250k and perfectly time the last 20% at 300k. That gives you average sell price at 228k, yielding at \~325% increase. You pulled roughly 54%, 325%/600%, of the overall cycle low-cycle high bitcoin gain! If this happens across 3 years, congrats you just achieved 48% annualized gains. It takes mechanical discipline. If you want your sanity to grow a family and as a person, it's absolutely necessary. If you're wealthy enough and don't care, congrats HODL for the next 3 cycles.

Cryptotiptoe21

Just buy spot and HODL

botch07

You don’t get it, yet, I’ve tried what you’re going to try, and every time I ended up panic buying back in at a higher price. Just buy and HODL. You’ll thank me later.

DBA1000C

My two cents: OP just wants to introduce a new word (on purpose), like the original “HODL,” and hopes to be remembered for it.

The_Nothing00

If it was an ultimate hedge, my portfolio wouldn't be red after 2 cycles of HODL nonsense.

Advanced-Summer1572

Yep! If investing was easy? Everyone would do it. HODL

SteadyGridProfits

Respect the conviction 🙌 That’s a bold move, and I get the logic with RSI this low and support coming in. What’s your plan of attack from here—pure HODL or scaling in over time? I’m always happy to share my playbook too. There’s a pretty safe way to stay conservative and still potentially 2–3x without going full risk-on. No pressure at all—just open dialogue. Either way, I respect the move. See you in five years 🚀🌕

Impossible_Seat2775

HODL oh wait i actually have to pay for stuff, cya

Corbiusk_

HODL, from where you bought it may take two years or a little less to get profit but you will get profit. Personally I wouldn’t dca, I would take that money and go into stocks. Touch grass and don’t look at this portfolio till early next year at the earliest. Tell your partner you will be fine; you invested in quality sir. You must bought towards the top. Relax and just chill. Screenshot this

N1Philip

Thats the risht HODL mentality right there!

syKonaut

Props to you my guy. I don't see what the issue about stating a fact is. It is not a gloat. You sold the top? That is what you are supposed to do. These idiots just want to round trip profits constantly it seems. Can't HODL forever..you would just be losing all your money then.

Treece-57

Never invest what you may have to utilize within 2-10 years - HODL is no joke

Aggravating-Buy-1695

Just HODL. Your friends are shaken out. Scared money don’t make money.

Osobnost

The author is a newbie, which actually means he can easily use a smart DCA strategy on every dip. We are currently about 45% below the ATH, so with this approach he can realistically achieve a 100% gain once the price returns to ATH. Whether it takes one month, one year, or four years does not really matter. Where else can you realistically get a 100% return even over four years? On top of that, he has a much easier position than we do. My average price was 29k before the drop and now it is around 49k. So even when I buy during dips, I am increasing my average price. That is simply my strategy. If the author splits his capital into at least five parts and buys after every 5k drop, he can be profitable quite easily. It is simply HODL combined with a smart DCA strategy and requires almost no time investment. If you want higher returns, you need to move to smart automated trading, which requires a bit of your time. If you want even higher returns, you must dedicate all your time to manual trading, because it is a full time job. As long as BTC is under 1M, it is always a good time to buy.

GreenStretch

The wallets and exchanges earlier people started with are now called trash in all the crypto spaces. Some really were, like Mt. Gox or FTX. Don't use Gemini! Use Strike! Use River! Are the new ones better or have their flaws just not been exposed yet? Normies are going to do what Brian Harrington and British HODL advise, whether they watch youtubers like that and buy the bitcoin through Blackrock or Fidelity.

RandomJoe7

Well that's exactly what I'm trying to get at. The "HODL"-mindset that is spread so often here and adopted by "noobs" has nothing to do with investing responsibly. It's a bad tactic, it's lead by emotions etc. Which is why I made this post, not to try to explain anything new to people who already know this (obviously), but for the many people (especially on this sub) who clearly fall for the same bad tactics that are being spread again and again.

RandomJoe7

Well that's exactly what I'm trying to get at. The "HODL"-mindset that is spread so often here and adopted by "noobs" has nothing to do with investing responsibly. It's a bad tactic, it's lead by emotions etc. Which is why I made this post, not to try to explain anything new to people who already know this (obviously), but for the many people (especially on this sub) who clearly fall for the same bad tactics that are being spread again and again.

RandomJoe7

Sure, but imagine having sold at 100-120k.... to be able to rebuy even more now (that being said I wouldnt buy now, I think it's going even lower towards later part of this year). And that's exactly what I learned from my previous "HODL" cycles: HODL costs a lot of money, one can make so much more without the HODL mindset. One should never be "emotionally attached" to an investment.

daredevil707

buy for long term and HODL.

RandomJoe7

It's a few months later, do you still feel the same way? It looks like the "diamond hands" are getting burned (just as I got burned last cycle because I bought into the "HODL" narrative). No hard feelings, I tried to warn you with my post. :(

Frosty-Feeling338

Yea , do as you like , I HODL

Kalelofindiana

If you're the person inheriting her money 🤑 it's ok! Just HODL

Advanced-Summer1572

Institutional Investors are loading up in this discounted asset. These political posts are interesting, but adoption continues. Retail investors and hobbyists are very nervous. HODL

No_South_9912

BTC does have the benefit of the most HODL of any crypto, which would prevent it from going to zero.

Character-Ad-5367

Youre panicking. HODL, take extra mcdonalds hours, buy more. Thou must serve the dip before you buy the dip.

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Advanced-Summer1572

The majority are very young people that simply want to be involved in the discussion. Unfortunately their view of the world is through video games of competition and offense. This is not hatred, it is their view of interaction. Some of us call it "contrary behavior"...it is deeper than that. It seems to be centered around dominance. This makes it impossible to have a discussion with them because that would require giving up their dominance. I doubt many actually own any cryptocurrency and definitely never owned Bitcoin. HODL

Stunning_Cancel6467

I think we're entering a phase where everyone who wanted to own Bitcoin has some. I would consider selling some of your holdings while there's still buyers as those HODL too long will find out there will be few willing buyers. I sold most of mine at 80K and don't plan to buy more.

scintillatingsin

Im expecting BTC to hit 46-56k region at some point. If you plan to HODL, don’t freak out with the draw down. Worst case bear market bottom 25-35k

IBAN-IBON64

Boomers piss you off HODL

IBAN-IBON64

HODL

Same-Plane-635

People are not understanding the Blockchain market, they think it's get rich quick. It's actually "get really rich" but with patience and focus. Who ever spends money on HODL. The major chain coins in the long run, only they will be net positive

CFinnRun

It’s all good HODL

TheresNoSecondBest

Zero day trading here. HODL & DCA only. Just having a bit of fun, mate. Try it.

Nossa30

Because he did the right thing HODL. We all keep saying it, but for a reason. It works and Im also living proof. Trying to time the market is only for insiders and the just plain lucky.

AffectionateSkill631

My average buy price 82k i think. I dont feel great about it. I dont have money to buy more but luckily I don't need the money so I am going to HODL

Right-Caregiver-9988

I’m gonna stick to stocks… Apple alone has outperformed BTC over the last 5 years. I used to love SOL and LTC but crypto is too volatile, addictive and stressful for me. If I’m gonna HODL anything it’s gonna be a tangible asset.

Nossa30

Everybody thinks they can time the bottom. The reality is we never do. Best to just HODL.

azar_dep

I can always make more blood. HODL HODL HODL 

bitski44

Congrats!! Great timing. The Bitcoin Power Law is running at a -44% deviation. Should be an easy HODL ride up from here.

pezdal

You saying they’re Canadian? Guys, wanna know how to be immune from short#term manipulation? Buy and HODL for years. Simple.

RandomJoe7

Future cycles will be even less performing. Why? The market is much more mature and bigger than 10-15 years ago, we will never see "100x" gains again. This is the typical 4 year cycle doing it's thing, many (including me) made posts about this towards the end of last year, saying that one should sell because the drop/bear market is coming. We were told we were idiots and that "everything is different this time". No, it's literally not. Just zoom out on the BTC chart, it's the same pattern as it has always been. Next cycle? Get ready for even less gains. I'll be happy if we see 175-200k as new ATH. Don't be fooled by the "to the moon" and "HODL!!!" guys, all they do is hopium/copium, not based in reality.

RandomJoe7

This is the mistake I made in my first 2 cycles (2017 and 2021). I was always told to "HODL" and "this time it will be different" and "going to the moon!" etc etc. Well, let me tell you, this cycle (2025) towards the later part of the year, I saw that the chart is shaping up to look exactly like the last cycles. Instead of "HODL" and "it will be different this time"... I was like "nope, I'm taking out profits". Voila, sold near the top (not perfect top, but doesn't matter), and I'm so glad I did. It's the first time I actually REALIZED big profits, and now I don't have to "sweat/care" about looking at the charts and seeing my portfolio declining like crazy day after day. And now that I have a lot of profit, I can buy in cheap again (probably later this year, like I bought in during bear in 2022), and then sell again for profit in 2029 or so. And in meanwhile I can use my cashed out money to earn in other ways (stocks or even just normal savings account). Moral of the story? Don't be a HODLer. Don't believe the "this time it will be different" narratives. Don't believe the hopium/copium. Don't be mislead by the greed of "it will keep going higher and higher". Be smart, don't be emotionally attached. Sell when you make good profits and rebuy when it's low. You'll make so much more money that way. And the best of it? You don't have to be a "day trader". You basically have to buy once during bear (even if it's not perfect bottom), and sell once during bull (even if it's not perfect high).

EmbarrassedPrompt697

OP - you don’t have to defend yourself to these people. What you have been doing is the right thing, and you will be handsomely rewarded when it is time for you to retire. The people who are trying to tell you to sell and buy back in are not on the same playing field as you are. Also, it sounds to me like all you were trying to do was tell people to chill out and hold because that is the only way to ensure long term gains. Keep calm and HODL on, my friend.

Drissek

I am buying the deep… every day and or each step down of 1000 USD I DCA small values like 50 and 100 USD Sometimes I end up spending a 1200 in one day! My portfolio is simple…. 100% BTC My plan is to HODL until 2028. And if I am ok with money then I will HODL untill 2030 or 2031, the estimated year for the last mines bitcoin. Will Bitcoin be my retirement plan!?! Time will show.

Leownx

HODL!

versatile_fx_guy

HODL 📈🦅

Expensive-Adagio1385

I'm sorry for bashing you but did you not do any research about the tech before hand? Like whyyyy would you EVER sell? I just don't get it. Like the points is for the love of god HODL. Like did you just jump in this to get a quick buck? Cause then it's obvious you sold, like did you not realize you picked the most volatile thing on planet earth to hodl aswell? The point is bitcoin is a way to store your wealth just like gold but way smarter than gold. Without the backing of instituations or storing your wealth in an item you can never lay your hands on, or travel with, or purchase with, bitcoin you can do ALL this stuff with, and it's in your pocket, with you at all times. And it just keeps increasing in value, because there's less and less, and only so many coins on planet earth, and you'll be lucky if you get your hands on any of them. It's the only FULLY decentralized valuable asset on planet earth that no government can control, OFC it will keep going up, and keep being used. You will be able to buy a house for bitcoin, pay off loans and the list goes on. It is also the only truly scarce valuable asset, gold there can techincally always come more of, but bitcoin? Nope. There is 21.000.000 and that's it. Gold you can find a new mine, or whatever, gold is great at holding value, but bitcoin is better at holding but also increasing, bitcoin is just better in EVERY way, and I just don't understand how you didn't believe this or realize this before you made your purchase. I wouldn't be suprised if you hold gold or bought when it started heading for the moon

24reddit0r

Looks like you have a typo there brother, surely you meant HODL

CoupleOk5216

I love posts like this. 😂😭 HODL ON BROTHER!

RandomJoe7

No, but this has been the third cycle now. In the first cycle I had no clue about any of it. In the second cycle, I was part of the hopium/copium "this time it will be different crowd", making me HODL my once huge profit all the way down to almost nothing. So this third cycle? I told myself "nope, I'm not gonna fall for the same shit again" and decided accordingly. It was also the first cycle where I made huge profits, because I didn't listen to all the hopium/copium/HODLers etc.

TheresNoSecondBest

**HODL & DCA** is the name of the game!

scintillatingsin

Going to have to HODL now. If you can DCA between 40-55k

HVEFTE

Thoroughly enjoyed this rant.. made my day! HODL!!!!!!

Dannyspud

I just lowered my average from $102k to $95k today. Stack and HODL my friend. Try your best not to think about it for 12-18 months and you’ll be sweet

Spicyocto

If you thought it was good to buy in at 125k and not now then you either gotta: 1. HODL and forget about it 2. Accumulate more You either Believe in BTC or you don’t. This is the test for all the weak hands

immarfa

I just want to have enough money to retire, but I will HODL next 30 years. I really believe in BTC and XAUT. Also private coins like XMR, ZEC , XMR , DASH. But I don't which will perform better in the long run. Have all of them, but won't buy more except XMR.

sha256btc21ml

We are going through flywheel effect of stock market effects , however BTC is programmed money engineered to go up in value forever over the time , we have started at $1, then $10, then $100, then $1000, then $10000 then $100,000 , all this happened within short time due to scarcity and adoption . have you noticed BTC come back very aggressive after every turbulence, so keep staking SATS , HODL strong , future is for Bitcoiners, ignore the noice .

HemiSync

Nope, I have DCA’d to 2.5% and heading for a max of 5% and will HODL from there.

Blueberry_Dependent

Not an easy to HODL on such drop

diver206

You think that’s messed up, he k this out. Not long after I got into crypto, I convinced a good friend who knew nothing about crypto to buy 1 bitcoin when it was at $5k and HODL. He cashed in some GE stock and bought the 1 BTC. Meanwhile, I was busy not taking my own advice and playing the pump n’ dumps swing trading alt coins. I took $1k to a little over $30k and then ultimately lost everything on a shit coin. So, today he’s grateful and thankful and I’m kicking my own ass.

TaoZenQi369

HODL the line.

LAOGE1

HODL

slojourner

95% today? Or 95% a week ago? LOL. sounds like you'll be fine either way as long as you can HODL

Bacon_Sammich_247

Normal. It will stabilize around 50-55k. It will get bumpy for a bit. I rode BTC from 18k to 4k to 65k to 16k to 125k. HODL. Winter is coming.

InnovAit-Ai

I’ve been going since 2016, just HODL. Avoid the noise , happens all the time. It’s a long term play.

OrdinaryWatch2

HODL

Excellent_Diver_8806

They say HODL as they buy OTC. Pssshfff

idliketoseethat

You can't time the market but you can stay informed of Bitcoins current value and decide how you are going to react. Two things I have noticed about Bitcoin: 1. People constantly implore you to "HODL" or "never sell" and if that is your position then Bitcoin fluctuation is irrelevant. 2. People miss selling at ATH levels out of greed wanting Bitcoin to go higher. That is why I said Bitcoin is a "long hold" investment that should be assessed by yearly gains/loses and not this daily crap that is just clickbait for armchair prognosticators who are rarely correct with their insightful predictions,

Leather-Ostrich7122

Stack and HODL!

AgentSmith2077

Yep. Grandad was in the Royal Air Force in WW2. Keep Calm and HODL.

mkolesky

Part of the process. It's a mental game. HODL and don't use leverage like Saylor.

Successful_Taro8587

You don't have to convince me to HODL..Convince me not to sell my first born 😂😂

SpendHefty6066

This is not different. In fact, it's more muted than before. Bitcoin is a scarce asset. "Big Capital" can swing the price around like a chew toy. They will short MSTR and sell large blocks of Bitcoin at spot shaking out lettuce and leverage. They bolster their positions with targeted FUD campaigns. The fulcrum of price stability is held by those with their coins in cold storage and just won't sell at any price and have learned to ignore the noise. The fulcrum will slowly rise as adoption of real asset holders increase and put their coins in cold storage where it is not getting shaken out. When that fulcrum is hit on the downside, they reverse their positions. Once again, they go long MSTR (and other levered plays) and buy massive blocks of Bitcoin at spot and bolster their positions with anti-FUD effectively inducing retail FOMO. When FOMO hits stratospheric highs ... Rinse and repeat. These hedge fund vultures literally make billion$ off of scared and exuberant retail suckers. Don't be one. Stack. Not your keys not your coins. HODL.

Cinq_A_Sept

Well.. i had $200k 6 months ago. HODL!

Impossible_Seat2775

HODL

Business-Average-977

https://preview.redd.it/96a04erh5shg1.jpeg?width=941&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da5ddf06d0c1fb9dc833b3cf9271d10bce9ca35c DCAing and "HODL"ing is a fools path to crypto. The top was in, and it was ridiculously obvious. 99% of people were clueless cause they read dumb posts on reddit and facebook groups. Crypto isn't broken. It's a lack of seriousness. People come to these markets thinking they're going to just randomly buy here and there and get rich from it. Get an alpha... learn how to crush both directions

kendallBandit

If you sell now, you solidify your losses. HODL is the only way. If you weren’t prepared to HODL, you are in the wrong asset class.

Prof4Dank

I love this!! My grandfather was a POW in WWll, when he retired he studied the stock market and invested all of his money… long story short.. this one’s for grandpa!! I’m HODL

theflyingtuga

"If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry." - Satoshi Nakamoto Weekly reminder to HODL! Ignore the noise. Keep stacking and stay humble. 🖖

Aggravating_Sir_4709

$60k is your dead cat bounce. Either you HODL or save yourself future pain.

Kalelofindiana

It always feels this way. Buy. HODL.

jwz9904

HODL!

ryta1203

HODL 100%

JLSmoove626

Yes because the mantra in crpyto is to take profits and totally not to HODL

WeatherInfinite39

What does HODL mean?

TAT2U77

Love it. Stay calm and HODL

solrac79_1

everyone rejoiced at "bitcoin ETFs". Legitimation they said.. it made bitcoin legitimate to institutions and corporations. They won't "HODL", sorry, they'll take the loss, sell and move on to something profitable. simple as that. Unless there's a drastic recovery soon, it will get worse as institutions will be forced to sell.

Berg_turdler

If you're worried about the number, sell and take the L, rebuy in at 65k and you can then be happy. If you're about long term profit, just HODL bro...... it's not that hard.

ratedgeesuperstar

Buy and HODL.

solrac79_1

the bitcoin high kept it afloat. people tend to ignore the factor of "bitcoin ETFs" as well. While it was a nice confidence boost at the time, institutions will not (be able to) "HODL". if it doesn't perform and return profit, they will sell, take the loss and invest in something that is actually profitable.

NaramTheLuffy

I ain't reading allat but HODL