So, my question is pretty simple. Is the recommendation to HODL Bitcoin, to hodl forever, or until the owner really, really needs (or really wants) currency for something important - with the intent to only sell a fraction of the BTC he has and continue hodling the remaining?
Everyone buying Bitcoin has different goals. Some are temporary profit takers while others are long term holders and just so you know, no one can hodl Bitcoin forever. At some point, either you're going to sell it off, pass it on to your family, or die and leave the bitcoin. If you choose to sell part of it for whatever reason, no one is going to crucify you for that. It's not such a bad idea to sell and use the money for something else.