hodl

American  

[hod-l, hohd-l, eych-oh-dee-el] / ˈhɒd l, ˈhoʊd l, ˈeɪtʃˈoʊˈdiˈɛl /

Or HODL

verb (used with or without object)

1. to avoid selling (cryptocurrency, other digital assets, or stocks), especially over a long period of time.

   I only hodl currencies that see steady, long-term rises.

   This platform allows you to buy and HODL easily.

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adjective

1. being or relating to a strategy of keeping cryptocurrency, other digital assets, or stocks for a long time rather than selling them for quick, short-term gains.

   Many investors have a hodl mindset, expecting any cryptocurrency they buy to automatically rise in value if they keep it long enough.

Etymology

Origin of hodl

First recorded in 2013 ; misspelling of hold

Example Sentences

This sentiment aligns with the "hodl" mentality popular among cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

One thing we do know—down to nearly the dollar—is how well someone’s crypto investments are doing right now if they got involved at various points and continued to hodl through this year’s turbulence.

From Slate • Jun. 21, 2022

The idea behind it is simple: If you believe a project or currency will gain more value, just "hodl" even through dips in the market.

From Fox News • Nov. 20, 2021