@TS I would prefer just holding my Bitcoin in my wallet instead of going through an exchange. This helps you avoid the risks of getting scammed, high transfer fees, slow transfer time, etc...
This approach can help the newbies to stand firm in starting sometime but you couldnt be going with this for a long time. Because if you dont get into the playing ground you wouldnt be able to learn how to strike. Holding is amazing in its own terms but the experience is only available with practical things that are being done continuously or for a long time repeatedly. So dont just hide in start.