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/Sounds like the letters "H" + "O" + "D" + "L" (spelled out)/

Meaning

Sounds like the English letters "H-O-D-L." Crypto strategy of holding onto a coin through all volatility, trusting its long-term value. Born from a typo of "hold" that became a rallying cry.

Examples

I only HODL, no matter what happens.

It dropped 40 percent but he's still holding.

Regional synonyms

In Venezuela, a shady deal, corrupt arrangement, or illicit scheme where someone lines their pockets at others' expense. A guiso is the backroom hustle where money gets split under the table.