HODL
Quick definition
Crypto slang for holding long-term through volatility instead of trading.
Born from a famous 2013 forum typo of 'hold,' HODL became the rallying cry for long-term holders who refuse to sell through crashes and pumps alike.
Behind the meme is a real strategy: time in the market over timing the market. HODLers pair it with self-custody and DCA. It's not advice to hold blindly — only to not let short-term noise dictate long-term decisions.