Since you are a newbie this question is valid for you and I am sure this would be something that every beginner holding bitcoin might wonder.
This is because you have been losing money while the market is dumping but you must also know that if you are losing your money then there is someone on the other side who is making money. Also, if you are losing money then there is probably something you are doing wrong.
The first thing you should know is that you only lose money if you sell your assets in a loss. This means if you don't sell your coins while the price of bitcoin is dumping then you don't lose your money. You should HODL your coins patiently and only sell it when the price is pumping up and take the profits.
This is how the old timers and the long term holders make money while panic sellers lose money.