I liked your story. It showed how indeed holding your BTC is a good strategy nowadays since the price is somehow rising. Back then I can say that if you invest, and hold on 'til now, with the right strategy you'll earn even more than what you invested on. I got BTCs myself, and I'm keeping them until the right time to exchange them for FIAT.
Hahahaha. Well planned mate. Yeah i could have earned some more. Like 20k was the total shock. I really regret for that. You know what throughout my journey i have learned a lesson very important lesson which have changed the perception of my learnings of life.
To hold it you need to believe it. You know what why these panic sales actually took place cause still people doesnt believe in btc. They fear Olampus might Fall. I have kept my faith in btc as i have seen the true potentials of btc. How extreamly people are using it. It will be boom in a while.i am sure.
Now you know why the power of hodl only works for a few, it is because the others cave to whatever pressure is on them. It is much easier to fend off that pressure if you actually believe in the technology and what Bitcoin means.