HODL
Also known as: Hold Crypto, Long-Term Crypto Investing, Crypto Holding Strategy
A crypto slang term originating from a typo, now representing a long-term investment strategy of holding assets through volatility.
HODL is a popular slang in the crypto community that stands for 'Hold On for Dear Life'. It originated from a 2013 forum post where a user misspelled 'hold' in reference to holding Bitcoin during a price crash. Over time, it evolved into a philosophy encouraging long-term holding of cryptocurrencies despite market fluctuations. HODLing is often contrasted with active trading, and is based on the belief in the long-term growth of crypto assets. It is also used humorously or motivationally among crypto enthusiasts.