I’m not that deep in trading; however, I don’t trade BTC. I feel like trading altcoins is better because of the volatility you just mentioned. There is the opportunity to make money, and there is also a high risk of losing your money in there.
While making reference to futures trading, Altcoin can be the best if you have good knowledge of technical analysis and fundamental analysis, you can easily make money from trading Altcoin same as Bitcoin too, but price manipulation is more common on altcoins than Bitcoin that’s why people prepare to trade altcoins than Bitcoin in future trading; but the risk involved is very high because just as you will make your predictions, the market can go the other way round and this is why some people referred it as gambling.
Although trading BTC will take a little time before you take profit compared to trading altcoins that can generate profit in a moment when you place the trade, and you know as a trader who is using the trading to meet some of their needs, you can’t trade bitcoin. In fact, Bitcoin is sweet when you buy and HODL.
Trading Bitcoin in spot is better especially if you have good knowledge on TA and FA, but holding Bitcoin for long term is better because you will get the maximum profit you will deserve.