Merging Investing and Trading Strategies: Is It Smart?

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#1Dec 19, 2018, 05:43 PM
You can mix investing and trading by splitting your funds between long-term holds and quick trades. Gotta set clear goals and keep discipline in place.
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0x5ag3Newbie
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#2Dec 19, 2018, 10:18 PM
But... why combine them at all? I feel they serve different purposes. Investing is for the long haul, while trading is about quick wins. Plus, investing can include assets beyond just crypto.
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0xAlphaNewbie
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#3Dec 21, 2018, 09:26 PM
Definitely treat them as separate. Long-term investing is usually a smoother ride. But trading? It can feel like you're in a casino sometimes. Keep your emotions in check or you might mess up your long-term gains.
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shard_2013Full Member
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#4Dec 22, 2018, 02:19 AM
It's all about the coin you're dealing with. Avoid the junk coins. Timing matters too. I've seen too many folks lose money because they just dive in.
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boss777Senior Member
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#5Dec 22, 2018, 07:12 AM
You can be both a trader and an investor, but you gotta have the right skills. Investing is lower risk. Might be wise to put more funds there. Trading is a whole different ballgame.
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block23Newbie
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#6Dec 22, 2018, 01:23 PM
Really? Investing is just super simple! If you trust Bitcoin, just hold it. No strategies needed. Trading? That’s another story. It’s risky and requires skills.
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#7Dec 22, 2018, 06:13 PM
Why even complicate things? Just do spot trading. It's not that deep. You don't have to rush selling your coins either.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#8Dec 23, 2018, 05:01 PM
Risk management is key here. It’s like diversifying your play. Hold long-term while trading gives you quick gains. Just stay disciplined.
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maxi100Newbie
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#9Dec 23, 2018, 08:22 PM
Combining both can lead to disaster if you aren’t careful. Trading has a strong addictive pull, and you could end up wrecking your long-term investments.
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0xFarmFull Member
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#10Dec 24, 2018, 01:56 AM
I still think it can be managed. Just keep it separate. Like, use Bitcoin as your base and trade other coins.
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sigma21Member
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#11Dec 24, 2018, 04:55 AM
Yeah but honestly, Bitcoin investment is simple. You don’t need any high-level strategies. Trading requires more skills.
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it5_lynxMember
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#12Dec 24, 2018, 06:23 AM
Why not just keep them apart? Invest over the years and trade coins with good growth potential.
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#13Dec 24, 2018, 11:29 AM
A good trader might want to start holding some coins for the long-term. But if you’re just holding and wanna start trading, it’s risky!
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#14Dec 25, 2018, 02:21 PM
Many traders do hold Bitcoin as well. It’s not risky if you know your stuff. They can definitely coexist.
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0xLaserFull Member
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#15Dec 25, 2018, 07:02 PM
Smart move is to hold a big chunk of BTC long-term and trade with the rest. Keeps it stress-free.
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whale420Senior Member
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#16Dec 25, 2018, 07:48 PM
For me, I follow DCA for investing. Buy dips, hold through the long haul. Trading? Total separate fund.
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#17Dec 25, 2018, 10:42 PM
Just make sure you keep them apart. Have a journal for each strategy. You'll wanna track their performance.
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yield_2021Full Member
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#18Dec 25, 2018, 11:35 PM
Allocate your funds wisely. Like, put 70% in long-term investments and 30% into trading. But keep them in different wallets.
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gregtokenHero Member
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#19Dec 26, 2018, 05:26 AM
I see no issue with combining both as long as you’re careful. Have separate portfolios and utilize profits to reinvest.
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cipher_apeSenior Member
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#20Dec 26, 2018, 08:44 AM
It works better when you have clear budgets for each. Mixing funds can lead to chaos when things get rough. Just be smart.
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