Paper hands

Slang for selling an asset quickly, often at the first sign of trouble.

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What does paper hands mean?

Paper hands is community slang for selling an asset quickly, especially when prices fall. It suggests a lack of nerve to hold through volatility.

How it is used

It is the opposite of diamond hands. Like most crypto slang, it describes sentiment in a playful way rather than offering any guidance.

Related terms

The full collection of assets a person holds.

A scam that tricks you into revealing passwords or keys.

A secret code that lets you access and control your crypto. Never share it.

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