But I think holding it for 5–10 years will actually be profitable.
We can't guarantee 100% because anything can happen and everything has risks but when holding bitcoin for 5-10 years. There is a 99% chance that we can make significant profits and improve our financial situation. Holding assets with limited supply and increasing demand like bitcoin for the long term is always beneficial, but the problem is it is easier said than done. This is not a short period of time, and there will be many challenges and obstacles that we need to overcome, and not everyone can overcome them.
Many of us always claim that we can hold bitcoin for long periods of time like 5, 10 or even 20 years but in reality not many people can do that.
Your absolutely right and it is a very grounded and honest perspective. Holding Bitcoin for 5 to 10 years sounds simple in theory but in practice it is far from easy. The emotional rollercoaster that comes with price volatility fear of missing out unexpected life expenses or even doubt during bear markets can shake even the strongest hands.
Long term holding does have great potential especially with assets like Bitcoin that are scarce and increasingly adopted. But as you said the real challenge lies in staying patient and disciplined over time. It is a mental game as much as a financial one. Recognizing the difficulty is actually the first step toward developing the strength to endure it.