This year, the crypto world has taught us an unforgettable lesson: is holding on always the right move? Saw a post mentioning four early Ethereum addresses that collectively acquired 37,602 ETH 8 years ago, when the price was about $830 per ETH, with a total value of around $58.66 million. During the bull markets of 2021 and 2025, the unrealized profits of these holdings once exceeded $150 million, but the addresses never sold. After holding ETH for 8 years, the whale panic-sold, leaving a profit of $27.4 million… Honestly, it’s pretty bittersweet. Over the years, we’ve been brainwashed into thinking that holding spot positions without fear is the way to go. Especially after personally experiencing a bull market, only to see gains cut in half, then halved again, before realizing the truth. It’s like selling is seen as weakness, and holding on is considered faith. But the reality is, the market doesn’t hand out awards for loyalty. Unrealized gains are just numbers; liquidity is what truly matters. What this year has taught me isn’t about whether you can hold, but what you’re holding and when it’s time to reassess. Don’t equate not selling with long-termism. True long-termism is dynamic, disciplined, and knowing when to take your chips off the table.