It’s not always about HODL’ing folks. You can make big gains trading alts even when they are down. I woul always suggest a three pronged approach. 1. Get a core position in bitcoin, 2. Get some alts for HODL, 3. Get some alts for trading if you’re up for the task.
However, trading isn’t easy, and if you can’t keep a level head you’ll probably end up loosing. Trading on emotions is a Nono. And don’t be greedy, sell when you have reached your goal.