Crypto Slangs You Need To Know

December 21, 2022 Story: Divya Sinha

FUD- This refers to Fear, uncertainty and doubt in the crypto market.

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HODL- HODL is a term derived from a misspelling of "hold". It was later made to "Hold on for dear life” which means to hold the crypto when the price fluctuates.

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Moon- It is when the price of a cryptocurrency is soaring or skyrocketing.

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Whale- Crypto whale is a person or group that owns a majority of cryptocurrencies. Whales can also influence the price of cryptocurrencies by buying and selling coins quickly.

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BTD- It stands for “buy the dip” and means taking the opportunity to buy more crypto while they're experiencing a price dip.

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DYOR- It refers to "do your own research". It is often used in cryptocurrencies to remind investors to make sure they are investing.

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NGMI- This stands for ‘not gonna make it.’ In crypto, it is often used as a predictor of future failure due to bad decisions.

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