Who is a Degen in Crypto?

[Fidelia]

I always hear that some people in the crypto space are Degens. Who are the Degens in crypto. What are the special characteristics that define crypto Degens? Is it possible to be crypto trader and crypto Degen at the same time?

 

[riberet19]

I had never heard of this word, I think it can refer to degenerates, but I also don't know what exactly they mean when referring to cryptocurrency investors.

 

[Suba]

The term Degen originated from the name of a crypto that has a small market cap and is often used as a trading pair by traders, then this term continues to refer mainly to traders who take high risks on crypto that has a small market cap.