coingecko (thumbnail mini)
Continue in app
Track prices in real-time
coingecko (thumbnail mini)
Continue in app
Track prices in real-time

Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD)

By CoinGecko | Updated on Aug 12, 2021
FUD refers to fear, uncertainty and doubt. It refers to the movement to influence perception of certain cryptocurrencies or the cryptocurrency market in general by spreading negative, misleading or false information.FUD is not unique to the cryptocurrency markets - it exists in traditional markets as well where unscrupulous players release negative or false news to drive fear and uncertainty in the market in order to profit from it.

Share this with a friend!

Related Terms

Bullish
A term used to indicate positive sentiment towards the market or an asset, where investors believe that there will be upward price movement.
Bitcoin Evangelist
Individuals who are passionate about Bitcoin, and are dedicated in spreading knowlege about Bitcoin
Portfolio
A portfolio consists all of your current crypto holdings in one place.
Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)
Refers to improvement proposals for Bitcoin, used to introduce features or any updates on the Bitcoin network.
Hungry for more knowledge?
Back to Glossary or Subscribe to our newsletter.