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Those who wait for a specific price to invest are definitely making a big mistake because Bitcoin's movement or its fluctuations can never be predicted, but if you wait to invest, you may panic later due to Bitcoin's volatility, so you may eventually give up.

So consistency is the best investment decision here, invest as much as you can afford to lose, and no matter how small the amount, the goal here should be long-term, and the investment method should be to deposit Bitcoin through DCA consistently, but it will definitely bring positive results.

You can’t wait for a specific price before you invest in Bitcoin, Bitcoin can not be predicted and with the way Bitcoin is going you can’t wait for a perfect time to invest because it may lead to regret at the end, you can invest in Bitcoin in different ways and you can meet up with your demand or the amount of Bitcoins you want to buy, using a DCA method is the best way to buy when you want to meet up with the quantity of Bitcoin you want to buy, one thing i observe with some newbies when they heard invest as much as you can lose is that some think they can buy Bitcoin with any amount and be expecting big profits, the more you invest the more you earn profits that’s how Bitcoin works.

What of in rough times, I had a family friend who battled illness I had to be there for her and I used my little Bitcoin saved. I am not crying over it because I can still continue to save more the little way I do. I don't think about big profit now but continuity.

It is certainly a good thing that you are standing by that person using your Bitcoin, but you have to understand that we can find ourselves in such a situation at any time. If we are aware of this in advance and can form an emergency fund, then in such a situation we will be able to control the situation smoothly at that time without creating any obstacles in our investments.

If you could have formed a reserve fund along with investments, then you would not have had to spend your Bitcoin. You could have helped your friend with your emergency fund. You must give importance to some things to plan your long-term Bitcoin holding plan. If the plan you have made to hold Bitcoin for a long time is suddenly interrupted for some reason, then your Bitcoin accumulation may also be interrupted later. In terms of long-term investments, just as you would do with your discretionary income in DCA, if you also form an emergency fund for 3 months, there will be no obstacle in your investment and you can collect Bitcoin according to the goal.

It is true that having an emergency fund alongside a Bitcoin accumulation plan is like having a seatbelt on while driving, you hope you never need it, but it gives you peace of mind when life swerves unexpectedly.....I agree that dipping into your Bitcoin stash due to an emergency can derail long term plans. But life isn’t always that neat, sometimes you get caught between helping someone you care about and sticking to the script. In those moments, having a financial buffer like a 3 month reserve fundcan really make a difference and help keep your Bitcoin strategy intact.....It is a good reminder that investing is not just about numbers but it is also about preparing for the emotional and real life curveballs along the way because Smart investing includes smart planning.

Quote from: Cryptohygenic on Today at 08:47:34 PM

I think this buying seasons as we may figure those targeting to buy at the Dip and those buying on the regular without undermining the prices are all buying according to to what time they think it is right for them. There are those with little investment budgets and the income may not be a discretionary one to be buying bitcoin on the regular according to their income flow. They are type of investors who buys without implication of Fomo. Those without discretionary incomes would always target the Dip due to their nature income flows. What should matter among both categories of Investors is their hodling plans and emotions.

Some folks wait for dips like they are waiting for rain in a drought and honestly, with tight income flow, that strategy makes sense. Timing their buys during dips helps stretch every sat. Meanwhile, others just stick to regular buys, rain or shine, building slowly without getting caught in the Fomo rollercoaster.
At the end of the day, whether you are a dip sniper or a steady stacker, it all boils down to the same thing, your long term hodling mindset and emotional discipline. That is what really defines success in this space and not just how or when you buy, but whether you can stay in when it gets stormy.

You’re making a good point! Those who wait for dip and those who stacks on a steady both have a solid strategy. Weather timing the dip or buying consistently, it’s still all about HODL mentality and keeping emotions in check, then investing what you know you can afford to lose in order to stay grounded when market noise comes and not to panic sell your Bitcoin. The discipline to hold tight when the market storms hit is what truly defines success and understanding all these always comes with a deep conviction, not blind hope, knowing why you’re in it and trusting that cycles come and go.