Currently Bitcoin is expected to have a bull run and halving in coming time as we all know it.
Now if you were to make an investment of $100 as a beginner regardless of your country and as it stands Bitcoin is experiencing a bear market (an example) after you made 5% capital.
Initially you want to hold for a very long time but as a result of the bear market you loose your capital and half your investment yet the market is showing no sign for you to recover.
What's your next step as a first timer in Bitcoin /Altcoin trading?
I've always respected the golden rule (don't invest what you can't afford to lose) so, as a newbie in Bitcoin/altcoin trading, I did the same. Newbies often start playing intraday, but they should realize early that they can lose in an hour what they won in several weeks, so it is better to simply hodl and not worry.