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Glossary Term

Moonbag

A “moonbag” is a crypto slang term used in the Solana and broader crypto communities to describe a small portion of tokens or coins that a trader keeps after selling the majority of their position, with the hope that the remaining amount will significantly increase (or “moon”) in value in the future.

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Moonbag: what is it?

Examples

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    Selling 90% of a new Solana meme coin after a price pump, but leaving 10% as a moonbag.

  • 2

    Claiming an NFT airdrop, selling most for profit, and keeping a few for possible future value.

  • 3

    Accumulating core Solana ecosystem tokens, taking profit on price rallies, but holding a moonbag just in case.

Common Use Cases

Profit-taking strategies on highly speculative Solana projects.
Managing emotion and FOMO during major price moves.
Passive holding of long-shot or early-stage tokens.

Pro Tips

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Use secure wallets (preferably cold wallets for long-term moonbags) for best safety.

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Remember that not every moonbag “moons”—adjust size based on your risk profile.

Frequently Asked Questions