HODL Gets a Direct Nod From the Man Who Started It
Summary
• The term “HODL” comes from a 2013 Bitcoin forum post where GameKyuubi accidentally wrote “I AM HODLING” during a market crash, turning a typo into one of crypto’s longest-running memes.
• A new HODL token launched with a stated plan to redirect 100% of creator rewards to GameKyuubi’s official GitHub, tying the token directly to the original meme figure.
• On February 19, GameKyuubi joined X and posted “Hi, it's me,” confirming his presence and triggering immediate attention around the token.
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In 2013, during a sharp Bitcoin selloff, a user named GameKyuubi posted “I AM HODLING” on the BitcoinTalk forum. The typo stuck. Over time, HODL became shorthand across crypto for holding through volatility. The phrase has remained part of online trading culture for more than a decade.
A new HODL token launched on February 12 with a clear premise: 100% of creator rewards would be redirected to GameKyuubi’s official GitHub account. Early discussion focused on whether he would acknowledge the project or claim any of the rewards tied to it.
On February 19, that changed. GameKyuubi joined X and posted “Hi, it's me.”
The post confirmed his identity to the community and immediately drew attention to the token. Following this, HODL moved from roughly $250K market cap to a high near $5.1M.
Trader POE commented that he had seen the token trading sideways for three days before the sudden breakout.
A community member shared a Reddit update from GameKyuubi describing the sudden influx of direct messages he received after resurfacing.
Jeets also posted about the chart as momentum accelerated.
GameKyuubi has earned more than $56K in creator rewards over the past seven days.
