Save it for the long run — if you can comfortably cash-flow your heating bill.
Why HODL?
- Bitcoin has a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Every ~4 years, the block reward halves, making new BTC scarcer.
- Historically, Bitcoin’s price has trended up as fiat currencies lose purchasing power through inflation. Selling today locks in today’s value; holding lets you capture future appreciation.
- You’re already paying for heat — treating rewards as a “free rebate from heating” makes holding a low-risk bet on Bitcoin’s long-term scarcity.
Quick Math Example
If your heater earns 0.0005 BTC/month (~$50 at $100k/BTC):
- Sell now → $50 cash today.
- Hold 5 years → If BTC reaches $500k, that’s $250 (5× return, tax-deferred until sale).
Resource: Track Bitcoin’s long-term price history at bitbo.io. Zoom out to 2010–present for the full picture.
Bottom line: If heating is mission-critical and you need fiat liquidity, sell a portion. Otherwise, stack sats — your heater is a mini Bitcoin accumulator.