A Glossary of Most Commonly Used Crypto Slang.
To the Moon:
Refers to a significant increase in the price of a cryptocurrency, suggesting it will reach the moon.
Wen:
A misspelling of "when," commonly used in crypto communities to humorously express anticipation for a positive price movement.
Wen Lambo:
A playful question asked when someone expects the value of their crypto investment to increase significantly, enough to afford a Lamborghini car.
Sats (Satoshis):
The smallest unit of Bitcoin, equal to 0.00000001 BTC.
CT:
CT is short form for Crypto Twittter and refers to the community of crypto enthusiasts and influencers on Twitter (now “X”).
DEFI:
Short for decentralized finance, DeFi is an umbrella term for peer-to-peer financial services on public blockchains, primarily Ethereum.
Alpha:
Alpha (α) is a term used in crypto to describe an investment strategy's ability to beat the market.
Fren:
It’s a corrupted form of Friend used in CT and defi. Every person is a fren in Crypto. Frens provide you alpha, frens keep your back. According to Binance: "fren" is a term that refers to a community member who is enthusiastic and supportive of a particular cryptocurrency or project.
HODL:
A misspelling of "hold." It refers to the act of holding onto cryptocurrencies without selling, despite market fluctuations.
FUD:
Stands for "Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt." It describes negative information or rumors spread to create fear and uncertainty in the crypto market.
FOMO:
Stands for "Fear of Missing Out." It's the fear of missing out on potential gains in the crypto market, leading to impulsive buying.
WAGMI:
Stands for "We Are Gonna Make It." It's an expression of optimism about future gains in the crypto space.
Whales:
Individuals or entities holding a large amount of cryptocurrency, capable of influencing the market with their trades.
Rekt:
A misspelling of "wrecked." It means experiencing significant losses in the crypto market.
ATH:
Stands for "All-Time High." It refers to the highest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency.
Shill:
To aggressively promote or endorse a particular cryptocurrency to attract more buyers.
Wei:
The smallest unit of Ethereum, equal to 0.000000000000000001 ETH.
Ape in:
To make a quick and aggressive investment in a cryptocurrency without much research or consideration.
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