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What does weak hands mean?
Traders who lack conviction and dump their holdings at the first sign of fear or a price drop, similar to paper hands.
"The dip just shook out the weak hands before the real move up."
Origin
Older trading slang carried into crypto for easily-panicked holders.
Frequently asked questions
What does weak hands mean in crypto?
It refers to nervous holders who dump their coins at the first sign of fear or a price drop.
What does 'shaking out weak hands' mean?
It means a dip that scares easily-panicked holders into selling before the price moves higher.
How is 'weak hands' different from 'paper hands'?
They're near-synonyms; both describe holders who sell under pressure, with 'paper hands' being the more meme-driven term.
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