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hopium
What does hopium mean?
A blend of 'hope' and 'opium', the intoxicating optimism that keeps traders believing a coin will pump against all signals.
"There's no catalyst, just pure hopium keeping this thing alive."
Origin
A blend of hope and opium, it spread through crypto, trading, and gaming communities in the late 2010s alongside copium.
Frequently asked questions
What does hopium mean?
Hopium is unrealistic or excessive hope you cling to despite the odds, treated like a drug.
Where did hopium come from?
It's a blend of hope and opium that spread through crypto, trading, and gaming communities.
What's the difference between hopium and copium?
Hopium is clinging to unrealistic hope; copium is coping with a loss through denial.
What does hopium mean on TikTok?
On TikTok hopium mocks someone clinging to unrealistic hope about an outcome.
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