I think long term trade is better than short term because trading is too much risky to all, so before starting trade you must have well knowledge about trading otherwise you will fall in loss. You may try to buy low rate and hold it until pump or reach new value..
For a newbie it is recommended that they have to go on to long term trading than short term because they might quickly burn their money because of their lack of knowledge. Trading isn't just an easy task that you have to put your money then buy and sell some crypto because the volatility of any crypto is very unpredictable.