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What does moon mean?
A massive, often parabolic price increase. The asset isn't just going up — it's leaving the atmosphere. Usually paired with rocket emojis and a complete loss of analytical perspective. 'When moon?' is the eternal cope-question of every bagholder.
"DOGE mooned 800% in a week and my coworker quit his job — classic 2021."
Origin
Crypto/Bitcoin forums in the early 2010s; the phrase 'to the moon' predates crypto but got fully colonised by it.
Frequently asked questions
What does moon mean in crypto?
It means to rise dramatically in price; a coin that is 'mooning' is climbing fast.
What does 'to the moon' mean?
It's a rallying cry expressing hope that an asset's price will shoot up to huge levels.
Is 'moon' bullish or bearish?
Bullish — it always refers to a sharp upward price move or the hope for one.
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