I just noticed that many in the crypto community still have doubts about what exactly holding is and how they can profit from it. The truth is simpler than it seems.

Holding basically means buying cryptocurrencies and keeping them for a period, hoping they will increase in value. It’s not complicated, but it’s not as passive as some think. Bitcoin, for example, has historically shown that it tends to grow significantly every four years during halvings, and most altcoins tend to follow that pattern. If you understand this, you already have the basics.

So, how do you actually make money? Buy low, sell high. The point is that if the price drops while you hold, it’s not a loss unless you sell. That’s the key many forget.

There are several ways to do this. The most straightforward is buy-and-hold: invest a substantial amount and wait. But if you want to be more strategic, you can make periodic small purchases, regardless of the price. This is called Dollar Cost Averaging or DCA. The advantage is that you average your entry price and reduce emotional risk.

Another option is buying during dips. When the coin drops between 10-15%, you invest more. It’s similar to DCA but more active. The difference is that you need to understand the volatility of what you’re buying, especially if you’re a beginner.

One thing many don’t consider: if you make averaged purchases, it will take longer to build your full position compared to investing everything at once. And if the market is rising strongly, your gains might be smaller. But the reality is that what matters most is accumulating, regardless of which strategy you use.

My advice is to combine both. Start with the basics, learn how the market works, and then you can experiment with more complex strategies. The ultimate goal is always the same: accumulate cryptocurrencies and hold them until they reach the price you’re aiming for. That’s essentially what holding is.