A misspelling of 'holder' that started as a typo; a person who keeps long-term savings in Bitcoin. The misnomer originates from a 2013 drunken rant by BitcoinTalk forum user GameKyuubi, titled "I AM HODLING," in which he explains that trading typically creates losses and the best strategy is to never sell.
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