Definition
Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Negative or misleading information spread about cryptocurrency — sometimes by media, competitors, or governments — that causes panic selling and price drops.
Why It Matters
Being able to distinguish genuine bad news from FUD is a critical investment skill. Overreacting to FUD often leads to selling at lows.
Example
News headlines claiming 'Bitcoin is being banned in China' (which happened multiple times) typically caused short-term price drops followed by recovery — classic FUD cycles.
Related Terms
FOMO
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