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paper hands
What does paper hands mean?
Describes a trader who sells at the slightest downturn or on weak nerves, the opposite of diamond hands.
"He paper-handed at a 10% dip and missed the rebound the next day."
Origin
The direct opposite and counterpart to 'diamond hands,' rising from the same WallStreetBets and crypto culture around 2020-2021. The 'paper' imagery captures hands too weak to hold anything.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'paper hands' mean in crypto?
It means selling an asset at the first dip out of fear instead of holding. It's a mild dig at people with no conviction.
Is 'paper hands' an insult?
Yes, a light-hearted one. It mocks traders for being too scared to hold through volatility.
What's the difference between paper hands and diamond hands?
Paper hands sell at the first sign of trouble; diamond hands hold through brutal crashes. They're direct opposites.
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