I think trading is better then hold. you can trading for short time. If you buy or sell a coin its call a trading. but you should have enough understanding about the coin you want to hold.you know when the coin will pump. everybody should have knowledge about the future of the coin you have.
The losses that happened by making any mistake it will be very common most of the people doing the same mistake but withdrawing your journey from Bitcoin in one last will not be acceptable reason you can definitely continue the trading with the next step it will be the right Idea also so you cannot be worried for any losses that happened.