Hodl
Definition & Context
Investment strategy in cryptocurrency to hold digital assets despite drastic market price drops, without panic selling. This term originated from a typo of the word 'hold' which later became the acronym 'Hold On for Dear Life', reflecting investor confidence in long-term price appreciation potential.
Synonyms & Variants
bertahan
To remain in the original position or state, not changing or giving up, especially when facing difficulties or pressure.
menahan
To hold or keep something from moving, falling, or changing position; in an investment context, it means not selling an asset.
nge-hold
An absorbed term from English 'hold' used in informal conversations or specific communities, referring to the act of holding investment assets.
tahan banting
An idiom for someone who has extraordinary mental and physical resilience in facing adversity.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Originated from a typo of 'hold' on a Bitcoin forum in 2013, now a popular term in Indonesian crypto communities.
Real-world Usage
Bitcoin turun 20%? HODL aja dulu, nanti naik lagi kok.
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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