What is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)?
The short answer
The anxious urge to buy something because its price is rising fast and everyone seems to be talking about it.
One of the most common ways beginners end up buying at a peak — chasing a price that’s already risen sharply, driven by emotion rather than analysis.
Related terms
Full glossaryValidator
A participant on a proof-of-stake network responsible for checking and confirming transactions.
Whale
Slang for an individual or entity holding a very large amount of a given cryptocurrency.
Seed Phrase
A set of 12 or 24 words that is the master key to a crypto wallet — anyone…
Collateral
Assets locked up to back a loan or a crypto-backed stablecoin, reducing risk for whoever is relying on…
Staking
Locking up crypto to help secure a proof-of-stake network, in exchange for rewards.
Private Key
The secret code that proves ownership of crypto and allows you to move it. Whoever holds it controls…
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