As much as experts try to convince you that they know the market's direction, the truth is no one can predict how it will go, whether it's stocks or crypto. Holding, in my opinion, is the easiest way to invest, but it's only truly beneficial if you have a steady income or capital to invest with.
Let's say you are like the 90 percent of us trying to create a life of financial independence and you choose to invest in stocks or crypto. With that said, you must consider day trading. Given the volatility of cryptocurrencies and additional fees, I would not suggest day trading crypto. That leaves stocks.
Day trading stocks can potentially be lucrative, but you need to have emotional intelligence. The market is a lot like life; you will have ups and downs. No matter how life makes you feel at times, you must keep the integrity of your personal goals and remember that you alone are responsible for your decisions. The sooner you realize this, the better investor you will be.
You can't control the outcome of any investment, but you can control how much you are willing to invest or the amount you are willing to lose. You will lose some days, and you will gain some days. But this is a journey. Be encouraged and realize you are part of the 10 percent because you are investing. Get better one day at a time, and the gains will come and be sustainable.