HODL
Fundamentals● Common
Slang for holding bitcoin long-term rather than trading. Originated from a 2013 Bitcoin forum post with a typo ('I AM HODLING'). Represents the strategy of accumulating and not selling despite price volatility, based on long-term conviction.
Technical Notes
Philosophy: Bitcoin appreciates long-term, trading usually loses. HODL waves: on-chain metric showing percentage of supply unmoved over time. >60% of supply hasn't moved in 1+ years. Backronym: 'Hold On for Dear Life' came later.
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Created:1/3/2026by System