Fear Uncertainty and Doubt

Definition

FUD refers to feelings of fear, uncertainty and doubt that investors or market participants have about a particular asset or market.

FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) refers to feelings of fear, uncertainty, and doubt that investors or market participants feel about a particular asset or market. This term is often associated with manipulative or misleading news, speculation, or other negative factors and can affect prices in the market. FUD can affect investors decision-making processes, causing price fluctuations and often increasing market volatility. Therefore, FUD can often be viewed as a tactic used consciously to reduce the price of an asset or influence it in a certain direction.

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