I don't think the new COVID variant will negatively affect crypto prices on the market. After all, crypto lives in the digital world. It's traded 24/7 across exchanges (unlike stocks). The market may be bearish right now, but that's bound to change soon as Bitcoin attracts investors due to ever-rising Fiat inflation rates. I see the current situation as a big opportunity to grab prominent cryptocurrencies at a discount. Bitcoin is quite a bargain these days, considering that it went to nearly $70k this year. Experts are predicting it'll go to $100k, so buying a few coins now might be the wisest decision you'll ever make. Prices going down shouldn't be much of a concern if you sold coins when the market was bullish. As long as you play your cards right, you'll have nothing to worry about. Just my thoughts