You can't be hodling bitcoin for a longer time and still be considered a trader what will you now call those that can't hodl bitcoin for long, holding bitcoin for 3 years is also consider to be short term trader it is best you accumulate Bitcoin and HODL for 4-10 year and more.
Also saying that bitcoin is not volatile is wrong one of the characteristics of bitcoin is volatility as its price is unpredictable but I think one thing that differenate bitcoin and shitcoin in terms of volatility is that bitcoin will fall and still rise while shitcoins may crash down paramanely.
You make some really interesting points. regarding the distinction between traders and long term holders. HODLing for 3 years might seem short-term, especially in the grand scheme of Bitcoin's journey. You're right; true accumulation often requires patience and a long-term perspective, ideally 4-10 years or even more!
As for volatility, it's such a double edged sword, isn’t it? That unpredictability can definitely be nerve wracking, but it’s also part of what makes the space so dynamic. I agree that Bitcoin, despite its ups and downs, has a track record of recovering and gaining value over time, whereas many altcoins struggle to maintain any long-term viability. This resilience is what keeps us confident in Bitcoin's future.