Hype is the buzz and noisy promotion around a project that everyone is talking about. The term describes the peak of mass interest, which is not always backed by real value.

A FUDster is a person who deliberately spreads fear, uncertainty, and doubt around a crypto project. The goal of such actions is to influence the sentiment of market participants.

Chop is short-term price swings within a narrow price range that, as a rule, do not lead to a sustained move up or down. The price seems to "dangle" between nearby levels.

A whale (Whale) is a large holder of cryptocurrency whose volumes can noticeably influence the market. The trades of such participants often move the quotes of individual coins, so other traders watch their wallets closely.

Volatility is a measure of how much an asset's price varies over a given period. The stronger and more frequent the price swings, the higher the volatility and the associated risk for market participants.