If you want to be successful in the cryptocurrency space then you will need to have the knowledge of how it works. At least try to know a little for a start in order to be able to buy and hold. Trading requires a lot of learning but since it is doable, making it won't be an issue.
I am agree that when we decide to invest on crypto we should understand about crypto in general. Some investor prefer hodl their coin because believe its long term project and some peoples speculate market movement by trade