HODL
A popular crypto slang meaning to hold your coins long-term instead of selling.
HODL means “hold on for dear life” — a crypto slang for keeping your coins long-term, no matter how much the price moves.
The term started as a misspelled word “hold” on an old Bitcoin forum in 2013, but it quickly became a mindset among crypto investors:
stay calm, ignore short-term drops, and believe in the long-term value of your assets.
To HODL means:
- You don’t panic-sell during price crashes.
- You focus on the long game, not daily charts.
- You believe in the technology or project you’ve invested in.
It’s less about trading and more about patience — trusting that the market will grow over time.
💡 Lanzo Tip
Markets move in cycles — emotions make people sell too early.
If you truly believe in a project, set a plan and stick to it instead of reacting to every dip.