hold the line
Command to keep holding and not sell during a panic.
Definitions
A rallying cry urging everyone to stand firm and keep holding their shares during a sell-off, denying sellers and short-sellers the capitulation they want.
hold the line In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Military-flavored phrase adopted by r/WallStreetBets during the 2021 squeeze to discourage panic-selling.
People Also Ask
What does 'hold the line' mean in stocks?
It's a rallying cry urging everyone to keep holding their shares during a sell-off — standing firm and refusing to sell so short-sellers can't get the capitulation they want.
Where did 'hold the line' come from in trading?
It's a military-flavored phrase that r/WallStreetBets adopted during the 2021 short squeeze to discourage panic-selling and keep the community united.
How is 'hold the line' used?
It's shouted as encouragement during a drop, e.g. 'Don't let them shake you out — hold the line!' to keep fellow holders from selling.
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