Truth be told, hodling crypto currency is more about holding than anything else.
Those who have mastered the art of hodling have made the most money trading or investing in crypto currencies. The most basic skill one should have is HODLing.
I guess if you find it hard to succeed from investing and trading, then you should learn to master them as well as long term hodling. Because if you only come in the market for long term hodling, it seems that you didn't take full advantage on the good opportunities in the market. Yes, long term hodling may promise huge profits in the future, but it will be more profitable if we also do good in trading and investing so we can attain financial stability the easier and faster way.