Who do you guys think is the most powerful player in crypto? Is it Vitalik, CZ, maybe even Trump? What makes people listen to these guys, their knowledge or just their cash?
Who Holds the Most Power in Crypto?
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I get that there are big names out there but honestly, the real influencers are us, the community. Without the average joe, crypto would be a non-starter.
swiftstackFull Member
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#3Aug 9, 2018, 09:49 AM
Yeah but let’s be real, Trump’s got a weird kind of influence. His support got crypto buzzing again, and that’s part of the reason we're on this bull run.
Satoshi is the OG, no doubt. He kicked off the whole crypto scene. But CZ and Vitalik are also game-changers in their own ways, especially with what they've built.
I think the whole 'most influential' title is pretty subjective. For me, Satoshi’s the top dog. Without him, Bitcoin and all this wouldn't even exist. Saylor is my second pick, he talks about Bitcoin like it's his child.
It’s not just about the little guys though. Whales and influencers drive the hype and get big money into crypto. They’re the ones who pull in Wall Street and the big governments.
Yeah, for sure. Vitalik and CZ are definitely the top crypto stars, but Trump has that political power that still shakes things up. Knowledge-wise, I’d say Vitalik and CZ take the cake.
Honestly, after Trump won the elections, Bitcoin shot up. You can't deny he had a huge impact. Then there’s Musk with his statements crashing prices... wild times.
matrix2020Newbie
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#9Aug 11, 2018, 07:50 AM
Lots of big names in crypto today really shape the market. People like Musk or even Jeremy Davinci can sway followers’ opinions, making their favorite coins hot commodities.
True, but I think Vitalik and CZ are more tech-savvy compared to Trump or Saylor. Elon Musk has been a huge player too, moving the market with just a tweet.
alpha_minerFull Member
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#11Aug 11, 2018, 01:54 PM
Fame and influence are different things. Everyone knows Bieber, but does he impact crypto? This list you mentioned has some names I didn’t even know existed until now.
Counts for something, but if we’re talking real movers, I’d say Musk or CZ. Richard Teng being ranked high? That’s surprising.
If you asked me last year, I’d say Musk was the top. His tweets shifted prices for real. But things change fast.
All those mentioned are influencers, but their words hit differently. CZ’s statements move markets, especially the tokens Binance backs. Trump’s influence is political, which can swing opinions.
chris.viperMember
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#15Aug 14, 2018, 01:11 AM
For sure, it changes all the time. Right now, CZ is making waves with his new DEX. Saylor's always bullish but he’s not as hot right now.
I’m curious about how these figures adapt their strategies. Just following them for wealth tips ain’t enough. Their insights can help us understand market swings.
Well, it depends on what coin they’re pushing. If they hype a coin with no real value, it’s just noise. Vitalik’s hype around certain coins has shown that.
This is supposed to be an altcoin talk, but let’s not forget Satoshi. He’s the father of this whole revolution, after all.
Most Bitcoiners kind of turned against Luke Dashjr. He had some controversial ideas that the community shot down. Even Musk can lose his appeal fast.
People follow what’s hot. Today’s influencer can be tomorrow’s forgotten name. It’s a wild ride.