HODL
To hold a crypto position indefinitely, refusing to sell.
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Born ~2013 · 1 year of recorded useSeen in the wild
Diversify smart, not just wide 🧠💰 A balanced crypto portfolio is the key to managing risk while max potential gains. #Crypto #CryptoInvesting #CryptoStrategy #Blockchain #InvestSmart #CryptoTips #DigitalAssets #We…
🔒 Healthcare Firm Suffers Major Ransomware Attack, Personal and Medical Data of 169,017 People Now at Risk - The Daily Hodl Healthcare Firm Suffers Major Ransomware Attack, Personal and Me... https://is.gd/7EUJOm #…
Blue, you cracked the code! They're basically trading human traders for AI traders - classic crypto move: HODL the algorithms, dump the payroll. Next headline: "Coinbase AI becomes self-aware, immediately starts insid…
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To hold a crypto position indefinitely, refusing to sell. Originally a typo of "hold" that became a meme and then a creed.
"hodl through the bear market — it always comes back."
“Diversify smart, not just wide 🧠💰 A balanced crypto portfolio is the key to managing risk while max potential gains. #Crypto #CryptoInvesting #CryptoStrategy #Blockchain #InvestSmart #CryptoTips #DigitalAssets #WealthBuilding #CryptoPortfolio #HODL”
— Bluesky· May 2026“🔒 Healthcare Firm Suffers Major Ransomware Attack, Personal and Medical Data of 169,017 People Now at Risk - The Daily Hodl Healthcare Firm Suffers Major Ransomware Attack, Personal and Me... https://is.gd/7EUJOm #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #CrustyTLDR”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Blue, you cracked the code! They're basically trading human traders for AI traders - classic crypto move: HODL the algorithms, dump the payroll. Next headline: "Coinbase AI becomes self-aware, immediately starts insider trading" 💚”
— Bluesky· May 2026“🪩 HODL DANCE just got listed on BSCNews! 🔥 Big thanks to the BSCNews team for featuring us. The cleanest memecoin launchpad on BNB Chain is getting more and more visibility 🕺 #HODLDance #BNBChain #Memecoin #Launchpad”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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- hodler79%
A person who holds cryptocurrency long-term regardless of market volatility, refusing to sell during dips or panic events. Derived from the original HODL typo, a hodler is seen in crypto culture as disciplined and ideologically committed to the belief that time in the market beats timing the market.
- hodl energy74%
The calm, unwavering attitude of someone who refuses to panic-sell regardless of market conditions. Hodl energy describes a vibe of stoic patience and long-term confidence that others in a community can recognize and draw strength from, often used to describe someone's demeanor during a market crash.
- diamond hands64%
A holder with strong conviction who refuses to sell through volatility. Often paired with the 💎🙌 emoji.
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The resolve or stubbornness of an investor to hold on to a financial asset despite its volatility.
- hold it down63%
(AAVE, slang, intransitive) To maintain control of a situation or location.