📖 Crypto Glossary
Learn the language of cryptocurrency trading
Bear Market
A prolonged period of declining prices, typically 20% or more from recent highs, with pessimistic investor sentiment.
Bitcoin (BTC)
The first and most valuable cryptocurrency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Bitcoin operates on a decentralized peer-to-peer network and …
Blockchain
A distributed digital ledger that records transactions across many computers in a way that makes it nearly impossible to alter …
Bull Market
A sustained period of rising prices and positive market sentiment. Typically characterized by increasing trading volume and investor optimism.
Halving
An event that reduces the mining reward by 50%, occurring approximately every 4 years for Bitcoin.
Hash Rate
The computational power used in mining and processing cryptocurrency transactions, measured in hashes per second.
HODL
A crypto slang term meaning to hold onto your cryptocurrency instead of selling, regardless of price volatility. Originally a typo …
Hot Wallet
An online cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, convenient but less secure than cold wallets.
Proof of Stake (PoS)
A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and 'stake'.
Proof of Work (PoW)
A consensus mechanism requiring miners to solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions.
Pump and Dump
A manipulative scheme where prices are artificially inflated (pumped) before being sold off (dumped) for profit.
Satoshi
The smallest unit of Bitcoin, equal to 0.00000001 BTC. Named after Bitcoin's creator.
Smart Contract
Self-executing contracts with terms directly written in code. Run on blockchain platforms like Ethereum.
Staking
Locking up cryptocurrency to support network operations and earn rewards, typically in proof-of-stake blockchains.
Support Level
A price level where buying pressure is strong enough to prevent further price decline.