As mentioned, short to medium-term price changes aren’t so important when investing (or HODLing). In general, long-term investment is more concerned with the intrinsic value of a coin or project, which relates to fundamental analysis (FA).

Fundamental analysis involves assessing the potential of an asset based on the project as a whole, including its utility, team, whitepaper, development, marketing, management, reputation, long-term goals, and other factors.

In contrast, technical analysis (TA) considers previous price action and volume data to try and predict future price movements. The technique usually involves candlestick charts and TA indicators, such as moving averages and trend lines.