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holding the line
What does holding the line mean?
The act of the community refusing to sell en masse during a sell-off, so that short sellers and paper hands can't force a capitulation.
"We're all holding the line — nobody sells."
Origin
Extension of 'hold the line'; a defining behavior of the 2021 meme-stock squeezes.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'holding the line' mean in stocks?
It means a group of traders collectively refuse to sell during a sell-off, so short sellers and panic-sellers can't force the price down.
Where did 'holding the line' come from?
It's an extension of the military phrase 'hold the line,' and became a rallying cry during the 2021 meme-stock squeezes on WSB.
Why do traders hold the line?
To keep collective pressure on short sellers; if enough holders don't sell, shorts stay trapped and may be forced to cover at higher prices.
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