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You are making sense, Dips are inevitable in the market and some investors are not ready to invest when the price of Bitcoin is stable, for example how we know the stability price of Bitcoin to range between $70k and above, so a few investors might actually want to see the price go below before they invest but from another view it is not always efficient most especially when the Dip the investor have in mind is far more below the stable price, he may keep on waiting for a longer time untill the price begin to surge further instead of declining to his expectations and will be left with no other option than to buy higher than expected.
We might be going through consolidation for nearly 4 months, but I doubt that "stable" is any kind of an accurate way of describing BTC prices or BTC price dynamics.
saying Bitcoin is stable could be kinda misleading and may not be the right choice of word to best describe Bitcoin prices or even a consolidation period because bitcoin is originally known for its volatility and its rapid price fluctuations.
When talk about Consolidation in the bitcoin market, it simply implies a period of time when the bitcoin price range are relatively narrow, but this is far from stability, it's more like a recuperation period or a pause in Bitcoin price to prepare the market for the next significant movement in bitcoin price.
Noted: while rechecking implying the word stable in the context doesn't fit in appropriately, Bitcoin price has consolidated within the price of $70k supposingly is the right choice of word.
The difference between lump summing and buying the dip is significant. Saving extra money to buy the dip is best described as buying the dip or timing the market, buying the dip involves seizing the opportunities when prices drop, lump summing is more about investing a larger sum of money at once. For beginners focusing on consistent DCA investing might be a safer and more straightforward approach without trying to time the market if someone is already investing through regular DCA, holding extra money aside might not be necessary especially in their early years. However, having the freedom to take advantage of lump sum opportunities can be beneficial if extra funds become available, whether through bonuses, inheritance, or other sources. It's essential to understand the tradeoffs between sticking to a strict DCA strategy versus setting money aside for potential dip opportunities. While holding extra cash for buying the dip can be interesting, especially for those starting with lump sums or front loading, it might not be as necessary for those consistently DCAing.
All what JJG mean is that lump sum is also an effective approach to accumulate Bitcoin most especially during the DIPs but that shouldn't stop us to keep aside percentage of that funds to DCA, It is far better than just saving the money then waiting for the Dip before investing. In context, all strategies can be effective all in one investment setting depending on how and when it is implemented.