What a strategy do you apply after finding the right coin, trading or investing???
16,000 USD is a lot of value, you must determine the right strategy before spending all your money.
If you want to trade, start with small trades, and don't forget to use a stop loss strategy. You should also learn about a technical analysis, because understanding long term trends are very important for short term trading.
If you're new to cryptocurrencies, it's a good idea to hold the coin a long term. Because HODL is a great step for beginners.