So I would prefer to hold for as long as possible, since coins generally do well with time
Good decision. Bitcoin is scarce and that's why holding even at least 1 or even a few of it or less than 1 is beneficial to the holders.
It has a supply limit of 21M and we're near to at least 20M in supply in the circulation. And look at how many are in the population globally, so owning even a few of it makes us privileged because of its scarcity.
The winners have always been the long term holders and it's not only a few people that have proven it, but a lot.