When you realize that the market is very low and there is no trading then you should hold your coins and not to trade for some time. When the market gives green signals, you can start then and try to give as much time as you can to avail this opportunity. Neither good times nor bad times remain for long, because this is cryptocurrency world and the situation can change anytime.
You can trade in bear market as well as in bull market, it doesn't matter really, you are day trading. You can make profit in any market. Come and join the community, you'll learn a lot of stuff. There's no need in holding and waiting, you can may money every day, and slowly compound interest will increase your stack significantly! Check it put it is free.