Bitcoin has its own language – and if you’ve spent more than 10 minutes in the space, you’ve probably seen some of these terms. Here’s what they really mean.

HODL

A legendary typo for “hold” that became a mindset: Don’t sell during panic. Ride the storm, trust the long term.

FOMO

Fear of Missing Out. That feeling when price pumps and you suddenly want to buy – usually at the top. Avoid it.

FUD

Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt. Used when media or influencers spread negativity about Bitcoin – often poorly researched.

DYOR

Do Your Own Research. Always. Don’t rely on hype, headlines, or random influencers.

Sats

Short for Satoshis – the smallest unit of Bitcoin. 1 BTC = 100,000,000 sats. You don’t need a whole coin to get started.

Halving

Every 210,000 blocks (roughly every 4 years), the Bitcoin reward for miners is cut in half. This reduces new supply – a key part of Bitcoin’s design.

Maxi (Bitcoin Maximalist)

Someone who believes Bitcoin is the only crypto that truly matters – and the rest are distractions at best.

Rekt

Internet slang for “wrecked” – usually after a bad trade or decision. As in: “Bought the top and got rekt.”

To the Moon

Hopeful expression of massive price gains. Often used jokingly, sometimes unironically.