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Quote from: Zackz5000 on August 20, 2025, 12:41:55 PM

It is not only traders who monitor the market and monitoring the market doesn't make you a trader unless such investor is regularly cheeking on the market to see when there is an increase so they can sell out, there are investor who monitor the market to accumulate aggressively or accumulate more Bitcoin when there is a dip and still continue with their DCA strategy so will say you are wrong by saying that monitoring the market is for traders.

True, investors also monitor the market, but in my own view there is still a thin line between how a trader and a long term investor do it. Traders usually check the market because every small move matters to their positions which is not reliable, while most long term investors do not need to sit on the screen often since their focus is more on long term than hours or days. I would even say too much monitoring as an investor can become dangerous, because you might start acting on emotions and end up getting short term mentality, maybe considering taking profit or selling when you did not plan to....

You remind me of where I came from in my Bitcoin journey, when I was constantly glued to the charts, watching and hoping that the price pumps so that I can evaluate how much profits have been added to my investment. Sincerely, it was a real pain and a terrible thing to do for a long term investor and it compounds the temptation to sell unplanned. Why stress yourself monitoring the market when you are investing in Bitcoin to hold for a long term have no business looking at the chart always and even those that want to buy more will be better of following the DCA method that is not price dependent. This will take away the stress of looking for the perfect bottom to buy which often lead to mistakes.

I can relate to what you are saying, a lot of us passed through that stage of watching charts every day and thinking that is the way to grow as an investor. At the end it only brings more pressure and like you said, it pushes one to sell when there was never any plan to sell....The real growth comes when you stop chasing the perfect entry and just keep stacking, whether through DCA or seizing the dips when they come. Bitcoin was never meant for people to be glued to charts 24/7, it is for long term conviction. Once you understand that, the noise of daily moves becomes meaningless.

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We are seeing Bitcoin’s price bottom at a level that would have been an all time high 2 months ago. That is bullish.

Bitcoin isn’t ready to top for this cycle yet, but it’s possible it has. I think it is still a market to buy though. The value is getting high to be taking on big new positions, but I don’t see any reason to stop DCA’ing.

The DCA method for me is the most subtle method to accumulate bitcoin no matter the price. If an individual decides to lump sum then is basically dependent on his level of income, but for the DCA method it’s not dependent on any category, both the high and low income earners seeking a long term strategy of continuous and consistently accumulation of bitcoin and hodl, are most certainly and likely dependent to go by this method to accumulate and hodl. The DCA allows you the most stability and consistency in the market which for me you don’t depend on the price of bitcoin before you accumulate. I don’t also see any reason stopping DCA.

This should be a lesson for investors that are waiting for the perfect time to buy Bitcoin, they should know that it's a volatile asset. If you're on it for the long term it is better not to worry about the current price before you buy, your focus should be that on the long term we will always see ATH. This is why I never get tired of talking about DCA method of accumulation, it helps you to be focused and consistent in continuously buying despite the dumps and pumps along the journey.

Today's ATH will surely be dip sometime in the future and this is the more reason why you should buy periodically from your discretionary funds or when you get your lump sum.

Exactly. Waiting for the perfect time to buy Bitcoin is what makes a lot of people miss out. Bitcoin is volatile by nature, that’s how it works. Today’s ATH will one day look like just another dip, and if you’re constantly trying to time the market, you’ll never get ahead. The key is understanding that these ups and downs are normal, and they actually create opportunities for those who are patient.

For me this is why DCA makes so much sense. You buy regularly, no matter what the price is doing. You remove the stress, you avoid emotional mistakes, and over time your holdings grow without you having to guess or panic. DCA isn’t just about buying Bitcoin, it’s about learning patience, consistency, and how to play the long game properly. People who stick with it quietly end up in a much stronger position when the next ATH comes around.