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Recently, the term "hodler" has been frequently seen in the community, which is actually a concept created within the Bitcoin circle. Simply put, a hodler is someone who, regardless of how the price of the coin rises, stubbornly holds onto their BTC without letting go.
Bitcoin's volatility is indeed frighteningly high. Supply and demand determine the price, so it's common to see people cash out at the high points, making millions and then leaving. But hodlers are different; they seem to have a kind of obsession, ignoring the ups and downs of the price, just holding onto their positions.
The logic behind this hodler mentality is actually quite interesting. They are not unaware that short-term profits can be huge, but they choose to ignore price fluctuations and focus on the long term. It's like playing a long-term game, not being swayed by market emotions. No matter how big the bubble gets, or whether someone comes to buy them out, they simply do not move.
This is also why, in the crypto world, hodler is regarded as an investment philosophy. Instead of trading frequently, it's better to find an asset you believe in and wait patiently. Of course, this strategy isn't suitable for everyone, but some people have indeed achieved financial freedom through long-term holding.