Why Hodl Not Hold?

Some people occasionally say, incorrectly, that HODL is an acronym for “Hold on for Dear Life.” While that acronym is accurate, it's a bit of revisionist history. It turns out, HODL actually originated as a drunken misspelling of the word “hold”.

Why is it HODL and not hold?

“HODL” is a cryptocurrency-related slang that stands for the word “hold” misspelled. It often refers to retaining crypto assets that you own for an extended period, even throughout a highly volatile market movement.

Why is hold spelled HODL?

HODL is a term derived from a misspelling of "hold" that refers to buy-and-hold strategies in the context of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. ... 18 – possibly in response to reports of a Chinese crackdown – the price of bitcoin fell 39%, to $438 from $716, according to CoinDesk's bitcoin price index.

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