Diamond hands

Slang for holding an asset firmly through ups and downs.

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What does diamond hands mean?

Diamond hands is community slang for holding onto an asset through ups and downs rather than selling during volatility. It is often used as a badge of conviction.

How it is used

It is the opposite of paper hands, which describes selling quickly at the first sign of trouble. The term reflects sentiment, not any recommendation.

Related terms

The anxiety that drives people to buy an asset because its price is rising quickly.

A common reminder to investigate a project independently before making decisions.

Investing a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of price.

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