Crypto Glossary
Master crypto slang and terminology with our comprehensive guide to Crypto Twitter language
🔤 Basic Terms
Bitcoin (BTC)
The first and most valuable cryptocurrency, often called "digital gold"
Ethereum (ETH)
A blockchain platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications
Blockchain
A distributed ledger technology that records transactions across multiple computers
Cryptocurrency
Digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography
Wallet
Software or hardware used to store and manage cryptocurrency
Exchange
Platform where you can buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies
🏦 DeFi Terms
DeFi
Decentralized Finance - financial services without traditional banks
DEX
Decentralized Exchange - peer-to-peer trading without intermediaries
Yield Farming
Earning rewards by providing liquidity to DeFi protocols
Liquidity Pool
Pool of tokens locked in a smart contract for trading
Staking
Locking up cryptocurrency to support network operations and earn rewards
APY
Annual Percentage Yield - yearly return on investment
🎨 NFT Terms
NFT
Non-Fungible Token - unique digital asset representing ownership
Mint
Creating a new NFT on the blockchain
Floor Price
Lowest price for an NFT in a collection
Rarity
How uncommon or unique an NFT is within a collection
Metadata
Data that describes the properties and attributes of an NFT
Royalties
Percentage creators earn from secondary sales
🐦 Crypto Twitter Slang
HODL
Hold On for Dear Life - holding crypto despite price drops
Diamond Hands
Strong conviction to hold through volatility
Paper Hands
Weak hands that sell during dips
Moon
When a crypto's price goes to the moon (very high)
Rekt
Getting wrecked by bad trades or market crashes
FOMO
Fear Of Missing Out - buying due to fear of missing gains
FUD
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt - negative sentiment
Whale
Large holder who can move markets with their trades
Bag Holder
Someone holding crypto that has lost value
📈 Trading Terms
Bull Market
Rising market with optimistic sentiment
Bear Market
Declining market with pessimistic sentiment
DCA
Dollar Cost Averaging - buying regularly regardless of price
ATH
All-Time High - highest price ever reached
ATL
All-Time Low - lowest price ever reached
Volatility
How much a price fluctuates over time