Decoding crypto slang: Examining origins and meaning of HODL, FOMO, FUD, and more
The article explains that crypto slangs like HODL, FOMO, and FUD originated from memes and forums, not textbooks. HODL came from a 2013 typo by a Bitcoin investor. These terms now describe market psychology, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index in the 'Fear' zone showing early FOMO despite macro FUD from the Iran-US conflict.
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