The 'Buy the Dip' meme is a cornerstone of internet finance culture, particularly within the cryptocurrency and stock trading communities. It refers to the strategy of purchasing an asset after its price has declined, based on the belief that the drop is temporary and a recovery is imminent. While the phrase has existed in traditional finance for decades, it transformed into a viral meme during the crypto bull runs of the late 2010s and early 2020s. It is often used satirically to highlight the reckless optimism of traders who continue to buy even as a market enters a 'death spiral,' or sincerely to signal 'diamond hands' confidence during volatile periods.