When to Sell Bitcoin: A Guide for Crypto Investors
Crypto investors always ask me the same question over and over again: When Should I Sell Bitcoin?
I never plan to sell my Bitcoin because I believe hyperbitcoinization will transform BTC into the global reserve currency by 2030. Of course, a lot of you guys don’t want to wait and may need to sell your Bitcoin for several reasons such as:
- Medical bills
- School Tuition
- Purchasing a Home
- Paying Off Debt
- Helping a friend or Relative
- Cutting Losses
- etc
This guide will give you clear insight on when to sell your Bitcoin if you are a crypto beginner.
Study the Crypto Fear & Greed Index
A good reference point for selling is the Crypto Fear & Greed Index. It tracks the overall sentiment of the crypto markets on a daily basis.
When the bar is in the red, that means there is a lot of fear in markets and may not be the best time to sell Bitcoin.
When the bar is in the green, that means there is a lot of excitement and greed going on in the crypto markets.
Buy Dips and Sell Rips
Buying the dip and selling the rip is common slang in the crypto trading community. Bitcoin is the dominant cryptocurrency that moves aggressively before other altcoins.
As of late, Bitcoin trades alongside the NASDAQ and S&P 500 due to all of the institutional investors trading Bitcoin. According to Coinbase statistics, institutional investors make up over 70% of crypto trading volume on Coinbase.
When Bitcoin falls in price, that is a good time to place your bets and buy Bitcoin.
When Bitcoin soars in price, that is a good time to sell your Bitcoin and take profits.
Take Profits During Bull Markets
Bitcoin follows a 4 year market cycle based on the Bitcoin halving that cuts the amount of mineable BTC in half ever 4 years.
Here’s a historical table tracking Bitcoin’s market cycles:
| Year | Market Cycle |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Bear Market |
| 2019 | Bear Market |
| 2020 | Bull Market |
| 2021 | Bull Market |
| 2022 | Bear Market |
| 2023 Prediction | Bull Market |
| 2024 Prediction | Bull Market |
| 2025 Prediction | Bull Market |
The best time to sell Bitcoin is around 1 year and a half into the bull market cycle or approximately 70,000 blocks after a Bitcoin halving event.
If you want to maximize long term profits then consider HODLing through the current bear market and selling your Bitcoin 70,000 blocks after the 4th Bitcoin halving, which is block # 840,000 or around October 2025.
Don’t Be Afraid to Sell Some Bitcoin and Enjoy Life
As much as I enjoy HODLing Bitcoin, I understand that life is short and sweet. It’s important to reward yourself by enjoying the fruits of your labs from time to time.
It’s perfectly fine to sell some Bitcoin to purchase a home, buy a new car, pay off your debts, or just treat yourself to a nice vacation.
Bitcoin was created to enhance your life and make things easier for you.
When I need quick cash, I personally prefer selling stocks before dipping into my Bitcoin stash. It’s all personal preference so sit down with your spouse or financial advisor to come to a reasonable decision.
What’s the best part about Bitcoin? You can buy it back later 24/7 365.
Conclusion
I enjoy HODLing Bitcoin and stacking sats with my Bitcoin Dollar Cost Averaging strategy. I have no plans to sell anytime soon but perhaps you want to sell Bitcoin and lock in some gains.
If you bought Bitcoin during the bull market and are sitting on losses then that’s a whole different subject.
