Redditor “skogsraw” has turned heads in the cryptocurrency community with an unconventional investment strategy for Bitcoin (BTC). While many investors adhere to the “HODL” mentality, skogsraw’s analysis suggests that selling off a portion of Bitcoin during periods of “Extreme Greed” can yield higher profits than traditional buy-and-hold strategies.
In a recent post on March 21, skogsraw detailed their findings, showcasing a comparative analysis between different dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategies using the Fear and Greed Index. This index measures market sentiment and ranges from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed, offering insights into potential market movements.
The first strategy, labeled as the “benchmark,” involved DCA’ing $100 into Bitcoin weekly from March 17, 2018, to Sept. 9, 2023, resulting in a respectable 124.8% return on investment (ROI). However, skogsraw’s second strategy introduced a tiered DCA plan based on the Fear and Greed Index levels. For instance, during times of Extreme Fear, $150 would be invested weekly, while only $25 would be invested during Extreme Greed.
The most intriguing aspect of skogsraw’s analysis was the third strategy, which included selling 5% of the accumulated Bitcoin each week during Extreme Greed. Surprisingly, this strategy outperformed both the benchmark and the no-selling approach, boasting an impressive ROI of 184.2%.
Despite the promising results, skogsraw acknowledged limitations in their analysis. The chosen timeframe spanned major market fluctuations, including bear and bull markets, but did not consider network fees associated with trading Bitcoin, particularly during periods of Extreme Greed.
Moreover, skogsraw tested two additional strategies, the “AlphaSquared Risk Model DCA” and the “PI Cycle Top Indicator,” which delivered even higher ROIs of 385% and 332.4%, respectively. However, skepticism arose among commentators regarding the reliability and complexity of these data-driven trading strategies.
While skogsraw’s findings provide intriguing insights into alternative investment approaches, they emphasize the need for further testing across various timeframes and consideration of additional factors like trading fees. Nonetheless, the Redditor’s analysis sparks a dialogue on reimagining traditional investment strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies.
