Analysis by cryptocurrency research firm Ecoinometrics shows that the difference in monthly returns between longs and shorts is negligible, meaning investors are better off betting on Bitcoin and Ethereum when it suits them best. William Tsai, a partner at financial services firm Wilshire Phoenix, said the effort to time the market ultimately comes down to timing. He believes a long-term view and investment horizon are appropriate. Many successful investors point to a consistent and recurring investing method called dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as a winner. Professional trader Oliver Veliz said dollar-cost averaging strategies become "magical" by removing price concerns and eliminating volatility.