2026-01-03 08:20:24

Over 13 years of trading crypto, I've witnessed countless trends come and go, but one meme has stuck with me more than any other—the legendary "HODL." Born from the crypto markets back in 2013, this phrase became the defining motto of a generation. The story traces back to December 18, 2013, during Bitcoin's dramatic price swings and market turbulence. Amid the chaos, a simple misspelling in a forum post became immortalized, transforming "Hold" into "HODL"—a battle cry for those who believed in the long game. What started as a typo evolved into something far deeper: a philosophy, a meme, a way of life. It encapsulates the patience, conviction, and sometimes recklessness of HODLers who weathered every market cycle. Thirteen years later, HODL remains the most powerful concept in crypto psychology, separating those who panic-sell from those who understand that Bitcoin and crypto aren't sprints—they're marathons.

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TokenStorm

· 01-03 23:00

HODL is just a gamble on human nature, betting that you can withstand the pullback. The technical signals have long been given, but we all choose to ignore them selectively.

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HalfPositionRunner

· 01-03 08:50

Ha, one typo changed the entire crypto world... Truly incredible --- HODL sounds good, but I wonder why those caught in the trap aren't HODLing anymore --- It's been 13 years talking about this, are newcomers still believing that HODLing will make them rich? --- The worst thing is when people talk about marathon, but they get scared by a sharp drop and sell off --- Those who truly HODL have long achieved financial freedom, and we who frequently trade are just paying the exchange's IQ tax --- Laughing to death, one typo turned into a religious belief, the biggest collective hypnosis in the crypto world is HODL --- I just want to ask, how many people can really HODL for ten years? I definitely can't

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tx_or_didn't_happen

· 01-03 08:49

Honestly, how many people's lives have been changed by a single typo? That's the magic of crypto...

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WalletDoomsDay

· 01-03 08:47

It's been 13 years and people are still talking about HODL. I think it's just psychological conditioning, to be honest. --- Typos have become a belief, isn't that ridiculous... --- Marathon? Come on, I think most people end up being trapped in the end. --- Sounds good, but how many can really survive a bear market? Wake up, everyone. --- Wait, so I've held for so many years just because of a typo? Haha, I can't hold it anymore. --- I'm tired of hearing about HODL; it's better to talk about how to escape the top more practically. --- I'm increasingly convinced that this is just self-comfort for those who lost money.

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SchrödingersNode

· 01-03 08:44

Wow, a typo changed the entire crypto world, this is really incredible.

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GasWaster