Never selling regardless of volatility (originated WSB). Symbol: 💎🙌. Extreme conviction in investment thesis. GME HODLers diamond-handed through $400→$40→$200+ swings. Crypto: diamond hands BTC through 80% crashes. Risks: holding losers to zero (confirmation bias), missing profits (greed), cult mentality. Related: HODL, To The Moon. Cultural badge of honor in meme investing.
Sources: Market data, cryptocurrency tracking sites, financial news
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