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Confirmation bias

In shortSeeking out information that supports what you already believe and ignoring what contradicts it.

Holders follow accounts that agree with them and label criticism as FUD. Actively look for the strongest case against your position.

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Related terms

  • FUDFear, uncertainty and doubt — negative news or rumours, real or exaggerated.
  • DYOR"Do your own research" — a reminder to check a project yourself before investing.
  • Narrative fallacyOur tendency to explain random events with a neat story, and then trust the story too much.

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  • Anchoring bias
  • FOMO (fear of missing out)
  • Herd mentality
  • Illusion of control
  • Loss aversion
  • Overconfidence bias
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