# HODLer

Source URL: https://help.blockstream.com/education/glossary/hodler
Updated: 2026-05-26T17:13:13.000Z
Letter: H

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An intentional misnomer for 'holder'; a person who keeps long-term savings in Bitcoin. The misnomer originates from a 2013 drunken rant by [BitcoinTalk forum](https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=375643.0) 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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## Related Terms in This Letter
- [HODLer](https://help.blockstream.com/education/glossary/hodler) (current)
- [Hashrate](https://help.blockstream.com/education/glossary/hashrate)
- [Hashcash](https://help.blockstream.com/education/glossary/hashcash)
- [HODL](https://help.blockstream.com/education/glossary/hodl)
- [Halving](https://help.blockstream.com/education/glossary/halving)