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# What's FUD and Why Crypto Traders Hate It?



FUD = Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt. Sounds like your portfolio after a red candle, right?

In crypto, FUD is basically psychological warfare. Someone spreads false or misleading info—"Exchange got hacked!" "Project's dead!"—and boom, panic sells flood the market, prices tank.

It's a manipulation tactic used by whales and coordinated groups to shake out retail investors and accumulate cheap coins. A rumor is all it takes.

**How FUD wrecks the market:**
- Price crashes before fundamentals actually change
- New investors get scared away
- Whole sectors lose credibility overnight
- Manipulation becomes profitable

**How to spot and dodge FUD:**
- Verify info from multiple trusted sources (not random Twitter accounts)
- Check on-chain data—numbers don't lie, hype does
- Skip the emotional FOMO/FUD plays
- Ask: "Is this backed by facts or just narrative?"

TL;DR: FUD is noise. The ones who stick to research and ignore the panic usually win long-term.
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