Fear Uncertainty Doubt (FUD)

FUD is an acronym for Fear, Uncertainly, Doubt.

It’s pronounced like the world “mud”.

FUD is a label given to negative news, market analysis, and opinions about anything related to cryptocurrencies.

FUD is often misleading, overexaggerated, and inaccurate in the information it presents.

Many parties interested and invested in the cryptocurrency markets generally, or in specific projects, believe that FUD is purposefully manipulated to be released to the public at specific times or during specific market conditions, in hopes of driving down market and asset prices.

FUD, because of the speed and distance at which it can spread globally, can push prices down if the negative information is believed or acted on.

Related Terms

Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)

an acronym for “Fear Of Missing Out”, describing an overwhelming emotion of anxiety felt by crypto investors and traders when they expect a digital asset’s value to increase.

Return On Investment (ROI)

We invest or buy low and sell high or swap currencies in hopes of taking our initial investment and growing it larger. This gain (or loss) over (or under) our initial investment can be calculated into a single number or a percentage gain/loss. The percentage metric is then used as a reference point or future comparison for good or bad performances, unique to the person. That value can be used to gauge the profitability of a trade or investment.

Dump

When a lot of selling of a cryptocurrency takes place all at once. This can happen across a single cryptocurrency, an entire sector like DeFi, Gaming, or Metaverse, with an entire ecosystem like Ethereum, or with all cryptocurrencies simultaneously. The dump usually causes sharp spikes down in price, often causing more investors and traders to sell off, reinforcing the selling pressure.

Laser Eyes

The Laser Eyes meme started out as a show of enthusiasm and community bonding during bitcoin’s (BTC) journey up to $100K. Several Bitcoin community members decided to add laser eyes to some friends’ avatars in hopes of fueling the entire crypto community to push bitcoin’s price to a new ATH.

Herd Mentality

Herd Mentality or hive mentality describes how humans pay too much attention to what others say or do, and they allow that collective behavior to influence their own thoughts and actions. It’s basically jumping off a cliff because everyone else is doing it. Rational thought goes out the window. Emotion and gut feelings take over. […]