Crypto glossary

HODLHolding for the long term without selling, whatever happens.

FOMOFear of missing out: buying because everyone else is. Usually the worst moment.

FUDFear, uncertainty and doubt: bad news that makes people sell.

WhaleSomeone with a huge amount of coins, able to move the price.

Bull / BearRising market (bull) / falling market (bear).

ATHAll-Time High: the highest price ever.

Market capPrice × coins in circulation. Shows the real size.

DCABuying the same amount every week or month, without looking at the price. Try it in Calculators.

HalvingEvery ~4 years the creation of new bitcoins is cut in half.

StakingLocking up your coins to help the network in exchange for a reward.

Rug pullThe creators of a project run off with the money.

AltseasonA period when altcoins rise more than Bitcoin.

BTC dominanceWhat share of the whole crypto market is Bitcoin.

LiquidityHow easy it is to buy or sell without moving the price.