{"id":"hodl","title":"HODL","content":"**HODL** is a term that is commonly used in the [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) community which refers to the practice of holding onto one's cryptocurrency investments for a long period of time, regardless of market fluctuations or other external factors. The term originated in a 2013 BitcoinTalk forum post in which a user, who was drunk at the time, misspelled the word \"hold\" as \"hodl\" and it has since become a popular meme in the cryptocurrency community. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-xn54wqmvlaa)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](7pEa13vMc3w)$$\n\n## Origin of the Term\n\nThe term HODL was first coined in a 2013 BitcoinTalk forum post by a user who went by the handle \"GameKyuubi.\" In the post, the user wrote about their frustration with the volatility of the cryptocurrency market and their desire to hold onto their [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) investments for the long term, regardless of market fluctuations. The user wrote: \"I AM HODLING.\" [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-xn54wqmvlaa) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-ij3xnu7z6fb)\n\nThe misspelling of the word \"hold\" as \"hodl\" in the forum post was likely a result of the user being drunk at the time, as they later admitted in a follow-up post. However, the term quickly caught on in the cryptocurrency community and has since become a popular meme and rallying cry for those who believe in the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-rh6ckuivu3b)\n\n## Usage in the Cryptocurrency Community\n\nHODL is often used as a rallying cry by those who believe in the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies and are willing to hold onto their investments, even during times of market volatility. Many in the cryptocurrency community view HODLing as a sign of conviction and commitment to the technology and its potential to disrupt traditional financial systems. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-o5d33ryzssg)\n\nHODLing can also refer to the practice of buying and holding cryptocurrencies as a long-term investment, rather than actively trading them in hopes of short-term gains. This strategy is often advocated by those who believe that the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies far outweighs any short-term market fluctuations.\n\n## Variations of the Term\n\nOver time, various variations of the term HODL have emerged in the cryptocurrency community. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-bt3sl3v5yuv) Some of the most common variations include:\n\n* HODLer: a person who practices HODLing\n* HODLing: the act of holding onto one's cryptocurrency investments for a long period of time\n* HODLing Strong: a phrase used to express commitment to the HODLing strategy, even during times of market volatility\n* Weak HODLer: a person who is not committed to the HODLing strategy and may be prone to selling their cryptocurrency investments during times of market volatility\n\n## Criticism of HODLing\n\nWhile HODLing has become a popular meme and rallying cry in the cryptocurrency community, it has also been criticized by some. Some argue that HODLing is a form of irrational exuberance and that it ignores the fundamental risks and challenges associated with cryptocurrencies. Others have pointed out that HODLing can be a risky strategy, as the value of cryptocurrencies can go down as well as up, and holding onto them for too long can result in significant losses. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-j59ct54jzke)\n\nDespite these criticisms, HODLing remains a popular term and practice in the cryptocurrency community. It continues to be used as a way to express belief in the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies and as a way to encourage others to hold onto their investments.","summary":"HODL, originating from a 2013 BitcoinTalk forum, is a crypto community term signifying the long-term holding of cryptocurrency investments despite market fluctu...","images":[{"id":"QmbwDehPYASQc34n6PuUgjQ8ihgXQMrqnuepghZprb8sNJ","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"glossary","title":"glossary"}],"tags":[],"media":[{"id":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pEa13vMc3w","size":"0","name":"7pEa13vMc3w","type":null,"source":"YOUTUBE"}],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"xn54wqmvlaa\",\"url\":\"https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=375643.0\",\"description\":\"I AM HODLING\",\"timestamp\":1670030729027},{\"id\":\"ij3xnu7z6fb\",\"url\":\"https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/cryptocurrency/what-does-hodl-mean/\",\"description\":\"What Does HODL Mean?\\n\",\"timestamp\":1670030802600},{\"id\":\"j59ct54jzke\",\"url\":\"https://cointelegraph.com/trading-for-beginners/day-trading-vs-long-term-cryptocurrency-hodling-benefits-and-drawbacks\",\"description\":\"Day trading vs. long-term cryptocurrency hodling\",\"timestamp\":1670030958707},{\"id\":\"rh6ckuivu3b\",\"url\":\"https://academy.binance.com/en/glossary/hodl\",\"description\":\"HODL\",\"timestamp\":1670031033418},{\"id\":\"o5d33ryzssg\",\"url\":\"https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hodl.asp\",\"description\":\"HODL: The Cryptocurrency Strategy\",\"timestamp\":1670031087121},{\"id\":\"bt3sl3v5yuv\",\"url\":\"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-19/what-the-heck-is-hodl-bitcoin-lingo-for-crypto-noobs-quicktake\",\"description\":\"All the Bitcoin Lingo You Need to Know This Crypto Winter\\n\",\"timestamp\":1670031475835}]"},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"\"https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmUJE12NiEzRfeBMnkpLwKzfNr2ZfbHZgzHoVt1vdb2v3a\""},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Removed HODL content and replaced cryptocurrencies tag with glossary\""},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"QmUJE12NiEzRfeBMnkpLwKzfNr2ZfbHZgzHoVt1vdb2v3a"}],"events":[],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x14B68b85E1037d1C75726b7794e99C20554f9CC3"},"operator":{"id":"0x1E23b34d3106F0C1c74D17f2Cd0F65cdb039b138"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":[],"founders":[],"speakers":[]},"recentActivity":"{\"items\":[{\"id\":\"3d3a2a90-5404-426b-98ab-576757075fc5\",\"title\":\"HODL\",\"description\":\"HODL, originating from a 2013 BitcoinTalk forum, is a crypto community term signifying the long-term holding of cryptocurrency investments despite market fluctu...\",\"timestamp\":\"2026-06-02T23:32:56.587Z\",\"category\":\"glossary\",\"status\":{\"icon\":\"RiGlobalLine\",\"label\":\"Wiki Updated\",\"iconClassName\":\"text-green-500\"},\"user\":{\"name\":\"0x14B68b85E1037d1C75726b7794e99C20554f9CC3\",\"address\":\"0x1E23b34d3106F0C1c74D17f2Cd0F65cdb039b138\"},\"button\":{\"label\":\"View Summary\",\"icon\":\"RiFileTextLine\"},\"summarySections\":[{\"title\":\"Categories\",\"subtitle\":\"Replaced a category/list item (id/title)\",\"variant\":\"modified\",\"changeCount\":2,\"changes\":[\"Removed item with id \\\"cryptocurrencies\\\" and title \\\"Cryptocurrencies\\\"\",\"Added item with id \\\"glossary\\\" and title \\\"glossary\\\"\"]},{\"title\":\"Tags\",\"subtitle\":\"Removed a tag and cleared the tags array\",\"variant\":\"modified\",\"changeCount\":2,\"changes\":[\"Removed tag with id \\\"Glossary\\\"\",\"Tags array is now empty\"]},{\"title\":\"Summary\",\"subtitle\":\"Updated (shortened/truncated) the summary text\",\"variant\":\"modified\",\"changeCount\":1,\"changes\":[\"Changed summary from \\\"HODL, originating from a 2013 BitcoinTalk forum, is a crypto community term signifying the long-term holding of cryptocurrency investments despite market fluctuations.\\\" to \\\"HODL, originating from a 2013 BitcoinTalk forum, is a crypto community term signifying the long-term holding of cryptocurrency investments despite market fluctu...\\\"\"]},{\"title\":\"Events\",\"subtitle\":\"Added an events field\",\"variant\":\"added\",\"changeCount\":1,\"changes\":[\"Added \\\"events\\\" field as an empty array\"]},{\"title\":\"Metadata\",\"subtitle\":\"Added new metadata entries\",\"variant\":\"added\",\"changeCount\":2,\"changes\":[\"Added metadata entry with id \\\"blocks-changed\\\" and value \\\"tags, summary, image\\\"\",\"Added metadata entry with id \\\"wiki-score\\\" and value \\\"51\\\"\"]}]}]}"}