Is HODLing crypto still a smart thing in 2026?

[Min George]

For so many people that were into crypto, HODLing was the smartest strategy in the crypto market. Fast forward to 2026, and with the current realities of the crypto market, is HODLing still a smart strategy for the crypto market?

 

[gwolf666]

Yes, obviously. Why would it stop being so? It depends on which cryptocurrencies you have, obviously, but if you're referring to BTC and ETH, for example, this year is bearish; there's a bear market, so don't worry.

 

[Fidelia]

The crypto market is being more tied to the global economy nowadays. Economic moves affect it so much that it is not attractive to hold for four years now.

 

[Nomad]

Hodling is the still smartest thing, however, you need to hodl crypto with a great future and not speculative coins.

 

[Augusta]

Yes, holding crypto is still a smart idea . You can absolutely trade crypto in 2026 and build real wealth.