fbpx
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Sponsored Content
  • Price Tracker
  • Write for Us
  • Terms and Conditions
Coin Culture
  • Markets
  • Policy
  • Tech
  • People
  • Business
  • 101 Guide
    • Bitcoin Guide
    • Blockchain Guide
    • Ethereum Guide
    • DeFi Guide
    • Trading Guide
    • ICO guide
    • Bitcoin Cash Guide
    • Ripple Guide
    • NFT
    • Dogecoin guide
  • Hot topics
    • NFT
    • Metaverse
    • Games
    • Forecast
  • Exchanges
    • Crypto Exchange Reviews
      • CoinSpot Review
      • Crypto.com Review
      • Crypto.com Review
      • Swyftx Review
    • Exchange Comparisons
      • CoinSpot vs Swyftx
      • CoinSpot vs Digital Surge
      • CoinSpot vs Coinbase
      • Coinspot vs Binance
      • CoinSpot vs Kraken
      • CoinSpot vs Independent Reserve
      • CoinSpot vs Bitfinex
      • Coinspot vs Plus500
      • CoinSpot vs Bittrex
      • CoinSpot vs BTC Markets
      • CoinSpot Vs Etoro
      • CoinSpot vs Cointree
      • CoinSpot vs KuCoin
      • Crypto.com Vs Coinbase
      • Crypto.com vs Binance
      • Swyftx vs. Independent Reserve
      • Swyftx vs. CoinJar
      • KuCoin vs. Coinbase
No Result
View All Result
Coin Culture
  • Markets
  • Policy
  • Tech
  • People
  • Business
  • 101 Guide
    • Bitcoin Guide
    • Blockchain Guide
    • Ethereum Guide
    • DeFi Guide
    • Trading Guide
    • ICO guide
    • Bitcoin Cash Guide
    • Ripple Guide
    • NFT
    • Dogecoin guide
  • Hot topics
    • NFT
    • Metaverse
    • Games
    • Forecast
  • Exchanges
    • Crypto Exchange Reviews
      • CoinSpot Review
      • Crypto.com Review
      • Crypto.com Review
      • Swyftx Review
    • Exchange Comparisons
      • CoinSpot vs Swyftx
      • CoinSpot vs Digital Surge
      • CoinSpot vs Coinbase
      • Coinspot vs Binance
      • CoinSpot vs Kraken
      • CoinSpot vs Independent Reserve
      • CoinSpot vs Bitfinex
      • Coinspot vs Plus500
      • CoinSpot vs Bittrex
      • CoinSpot vs BTC Markets
      • CoinSpot Vs Etoro
      • CoinSpot vs Cointree
      • CoinSpot vs KuCoin
      • Crypto.com Vs Coinbase
      • Crypto.com vs Binance
      • Swyftx vs. Independent Reserve
      • Swyftx vs. CoinJar
      • KuCoin vs. Coinbase
No Result
View All Result
Coin Culture Logo
No Result
View All Result

Home » Most Influential People in Crypto 2021

Most Influential People in Crypto 2021

Pat Daniel by Pat Daniel
November 21, 2022
in People
Caucasian business man sitting infront of computer with stock market graph on screen
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

You might also like

Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2023-2030: Is SHIB Worth Your Investment?

Elon Musk To Step Down As Twitter CEO, Announces Replacement

Sam Bankman-Fried Using Gifted Alameda Funds To Pay For Legal Defense

So far, 2021 has had a mixed cryptocurrency market movement. After the massive rise in the crypto market in the past year, 2021 has been a year of continuity and market correction.

With Bitcoin hitting the highs of around $64,000, the market has become an attractive investment for most people. However, it has since recorrected to trade around $40,000 at the time of writing. These changes are reflected in several other cryptocurrencies, as Bitcoin remains the indicator of the crypto market movement. 

At the heart of these changes are the crypto influencers. These are the individuals who have the power to shape the crypto industry. They range from crypto assets founders to educators and investors. These influencers have positioned themselves as the thought leaders and impact the uptake of the various crypto assets, hence having a stake in the crypto market. 

As the crypto market changes, so do the crypto influencers. 2021 has seen the rise of various social media sites like TikTok become an ideal platform for crypto influencers. However, Twitter retains its place as the most preferred social media platform for crypto influencers and users. 

Here is the list of popular crypto influencers in 2021. 

1. Ben “BitBoy Crypto” Armstrong

With the massive crypto market shift in 2021, people have been on the run to either invest or cash in crypto assets. Most investors are ever in the race to buy on the low and sell on the high to make profits. However, as a new asset, not everyone understands the market movements. They are never too sure whether the market will rise or fall. These people then rely on educational crypto experts for information.

Ben Armstrong is one of the crypto educators who have become the leading source of information for the crypto masses in 2021. As the creator of BitBoy Crypto, Ben uses the platform to spread Bitcoin adoption and make crypto more mainstream. 

Ben currently boasts a massive following of 2.6 million followers on Tiktok and 877,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel to become one of the most notable people in crypto. This also couples up with 292,000 Twitter and 149,000 Instagram followers. 

These numbers are massive given he has been in the crypto sphere for less than three years. 

2. Sam Bankman-Fried 

Sam Bankman-Fried is one of the most notable figures in the blockchain world due to his massive crypto investments. He launched a trading firm and liquidity provider, Alameda Research, in 2017. Before launching FTX in 2019. The platform has become one of the fastest-growing crypto exchanges globally to become the sixth-largest exchange by volume. 

Bankman-Fried became one of the most influential figures in crypto following the Defi boom of 2020. He was integral in shaping the decentralised finances movement in that period. He created Serum, a decentralised exchange and token, on the Solana platform. He also played a role in crushing the price of Yearn.finances after shortening it. He also became the controller of SushiSwap. 

Even though the Defi boom did not last for long, Bankman-Fried retained his influence in crypto. He has been featured in various news publications, with Forbes naming him a “Top 30 under 30” in 2021. 

Bankman-Fried has a goal of attracting more than 1 billion people to the decentralised finances and cryptocurrencies. Given his influence, this remains an achievable goal. His trading platform, FTX, keeps on introducing various innovative trading assets and partners with different outfits to reach more users. 

3. Elon Musk 

Anyone who knows a thing about cryptocurrency knows about Elon Musk. The CEO of Tesla has had a complex relationship with the crypto world yet remains one of the most influential personalities in crypto. With the Wall Street Journal describing him as Bitcoin’s biggest influencer, no single individual has had so much power over a market. 

The first clear show of Elon Musk’s influence on the crypto market happened in February 2021. The electric car manufacturer purchased $1. 5 million worth of Bitcoin. This was a show of approval on the crypto leading to a massive market upturn. 

Elon Musk has also been integral in the development of Dogecoin. He made it grow into one of the most valuable crypto assets based on trading volume by relentlessly tweeting about the meme-inspired crypto. As a result, the token grew by more than 800%.

Most crypto circles have also blamed Elon Musk for the massive decline in crypto-assets experienced in the past month. For example, Bitcoin dropped from the highs of $63k to reach around $40k. One of the reasons for the decline was Elon Musk denouncing the coin due to its impact on Carbon footprint. 

While some experts believe the more Musk Tweets, the lesser influence he will have on cryptocurrency, for now, he remains a powerful voice in crypto. 

4. Vitalik Buterin 

No crypto influencers list is ever complete without featuring Vitalik Buterin. The Ethereum co-founder is one of the most trusted voices in the crypto world. His work has been some of the most impressive as he introduced the possibility of smart contracts and decentralised applications without everyone having to own a cryptocurrency platform. Instead, Ethereum allows one to develop any decentralised tool on its network. 

Buterin is also known for its role in the crypto community as a writer and content creator. He is the founder of Bitcoin Magazine. In addition, Buterin is active on Twitter with over 2.1million followers. He uses the platform to share various crypto insights, articles, reviews and other relevant information. 

5. Roger Ver 

Known as “Bitcoin Jesus”, Roger Ver is another influential name in the crypto sphere. He was one of the earliest personalities to embrace Bitcoin and extensively spread information about it. He also became one of the first people to accept payments through Bitcoin. He ended up amassing thousands of BTC given the low value by then. Roger Ver has also invested in other crypto startups like Kraken, Pursue.io and Ripple.

Roger Ver has served in various capacities in the crypto world. For example, he is currently the executive chairman of Bitcoin.com, a web portal for different Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash services. He also has an active Twitter page with over 730k followers. He uses the platform to engage the followers on news and information surrounding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and other varying content.

6. Anthony Pompliano 

Anthony Pompliano is one of the most prominent individuals in the crypto world. While most influential people in crypto tend to concentrate on a single platform, Pompliano is part of several social media platforms. He has a total of more than 930,000 followers. 

Pompliano is one of the earliest supporters and owners of Bitcoin. He is also a partner at a hedge fund that focuses on blockchain technology and digital assets. 

Pompliano runs a successful YouTube channel, Anthony Pompliano, where he shares a wide range of Bitcoin and crypto content. In addition, he analyses the various market trends and the business, tech, and finance sides of things. 

7. Charlie Lee 

Charlie Lee is another individual who has remained influential in the crypto sphere over the years. The creator of Litecoin has been instrumental in the development of “Bitcoin’s Silver” to offer better scalability and security. He has also worked before as a Director of Engineering at Coinbase. 

Charlie Lee is a thought leader in the crypto world with a following of more than 1 million people on social media. He uses his Twitter account to share various crypto news and information and various crypto-related articles. He also has a knack for memes and comic strips with crypto humour. 

 

Most influential people in crypto 2021 FAQs 

What impact do crypto influencers have on the crypto market? 

The crypto influencers have a massive impact on the crypto market. Given the crypto market movement depends on the demand and supply, the influences can impact the market changes. For example, Elon Musk has proven to have a significant impact on market movements. By endorsing Dogecoin, it rallied to increase in value by more than 800%. However, the impact of each influencer varies on reach, audience and authority. 

Are there risks in relying on crypto influencers?

While most crypt influencers are well informed and provide factual information, do not rely solely on everything you hear from them. Given the various market movements, it is common to find different influencers with varying market outlooks. In most cases, the influencers never agree on similar aspects. As such, there is still a risk when you rely entirely on one influencer for all crypto-related information.

What are the other issues with crypto influencers? 

Another concern is the possibility of fraudulent promotions. Various crypto tokens can use influencers to sell their tokens without revealing them as an advertisement.  On your side, you end up trusting the information believing it’s the true reflection of the market. This is against consumer protection and also allows for tax avoidance. For example, various celebrities have been charged before for hidden advertisements. Australia has also had its fair share of fake celebrity endorsements.

Tags: CryptocurrenciesFTXPeople
Pat Daniel

Pat Daniel

Recommended For You

Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2023-2030: Is SHIB Worth Your Investment?

by Lucas N
June 7, 2023
0
Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2023-2030: Is SHIB Worth Your Investment?

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has garnered attention from investors hoping to capitalise on its volatile nature and make quick profits. However, concerns persist regarding SHIB's viability as a long-term...

Read more

Elon Musk To Step Down As Twitter CEO, Announces Replacement

by Van Tran
May 13, 2023
0
Elon Musk To Step Down As Twitter CEO, Announces Replacement

Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, has tweeted that he will transition to the executive chair and chief technology officer in around six weeks.  Musk confirmed that he...

Read more

Sam Bankman-Fried Using Gifted Alameda Funds To Pay For Legal Defense

by Van Tran
March 31, 2023
0
Sam Bankman-Fried Using Gifted Alameda Funds To Pay For Legal Defense

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) reportedly used the millions of dollars he gifted his father from Alameda Research to finance the legal team defending him against federal...

Read more

Do Kwon Charged With Criminal Fraud By U.S. Prosecutors

by Lucas N
March 25, 2023
0
Do Kwon Charged With Criminal Fraud By U.S. Prosecutors

Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs, was charged with fraud by federal prosecutors in New York after his detention by police in Montenegro. Kwon, whose location was...

Read more

Ethereum Co-founder Says ETH Won’t Be Categorised As Security

by Lucas N
February 12, 2023
0
Ethereum Co-founder Says ETH Won’t Be Categorised As Security

Joseph Lubin, the co-founder of Ethereum and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, believes that Ether will not be classed as a security in the United States.  Upon being asked if ETH...

Read more
Next Post
Bitcoin sitting ontop of graph

How Does Cryptocurrency Tax Work in Australia?

Please login to join discussion

Most popular

  • No AUD for Binance? What are the alternatives?

    No AUD for Binance? What are the alternatives?

    153 shares
    Share 61 Tweet 38
  • Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2023-2030: Is SHIB Worth Your Investment?

    97 shares
    Share 39 Tweet 24
  • 20 Best Crypto Copy Trading Platforms: A Curated List 2023

    312 shares
    Share 125 Tweet 78
  • Guide To Crypto Twitter: Influencers, Traders And Ventures 2023

    1018 shares
    Share 407 Tweet 254
  • Ethereum Price Prediction 2023-2030: Is It A Good Investment?

    106 shares
    Share 42 Tweet 27

Recommended

Solana Price Prediction 2023-2031: Can $SOL Rebound to $50?

Solana Price Prediction 2023-2031: Can $SOL Rebound to $50?

June 8, 2023
Crypto Taxes: What You Need to Know About Reporting Crypto Income

Crypto Taxes: What You Need to Know About Reporting Crypto Income

June 7, 2023
Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2023-2030: Is SHIB Worth Your Investment?

Shiba Inu Price Prediction 2023-2030: Is SHIB Worth Your Investment?

June 7, 2023
SEC Sues Binance In US District Court For Mishandling Billions Of Dollars

SEC Sues Binance In US District Court For Mishandling Billions Of Dollars

June 7, 2023
Facebook Twitter Instagram
coin culture logo

Your Australian news source for all things cryptocurrency. Coin Culture is an independent media outlet that aims to provide an Aussie take on crypto, digital assets, and investing.

Hot Topics

  • DeFi
  • NFT
  • Gaming

Top articles

CoinSpot Review
Swyftx Review
Best Crypto Exchanges Australia
CoinSpot vs Swyftx

BROWSE BY TAG

Adoption Altcoin News Banks Bitcoin Bitcoin News btc Business Cardano Cardano News CBDC China CoinSpot Crypto Cryptocurrencies Crypto Exchange DeFi Dogecoin News El Salvador ETF Ethereum Exchanges Feature FTX Games hacks Markets Metaverse Mining NFT NFT Game Opinion People Policy and Regulation SAM SEC Security Solana Stablecoins Tech Terra Top Crypto News Australia | CoinCulture Trading U.S. US web3

© 2022 CoinCulture. All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Markets
  • Policy
  • Tech
  • People
  • Business
  • 101 Guide
    • Bitcoin Guide
    • Blockchain Guide
    • Ethereum Guide
    • DeFi Guide
    • Trading Guide
    • ICO guide
    • Bitcoin Cash Guide
    • Ripple Guide
    • NFT
    • Dogecoin guide
  • Hot topics
    • NFT
    • Metaverse
    • Games
    • Forecast
  • Exchanges
    • Crypto Exchange Reviews
      • CoinSpot Review
      • Crypto.com Review
      • Crypto.com Review
      • Swyftx Review
    • Exchange Comparisons
      • CoinSpot vs Swyftx
      • CoinSpot vs Digital Surge
      • CoinSpot vs Coinbase
      • Coinspot vs Binance
      • CoinSpot vs Kraken
      • CoinSpot vs Independent Reserve
      • CoinSpot vs Bitfinex
      • Coinspot vs Plus500
      • CoinSpot vs Bittrex
      • CoinSpot vs BTC Markets
      • CoinSpot Vs Etoro
      • CoinSpot vs Cointree
      • CoinSpot vs KuCoin
      • Crypto.com Vs Coinbase
      • Crypto.com vs Binance
      • Swyftx vs. Independent Reserve
      • Swyftx vs. CoinJar
      • KuCoin vs. Coinbase

© 2022 CoinCulture. All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Please enter and activate your license key for Cryptocurrency Widgets PRO plugin for unrestricted and full access of all premium features.
  • bitcoinBitcoin(BTC)$26,604.001.20%
    BITCOIN
    24H : 1.20%
    Volume : $10,502,166,289.00
    Marketcap : $515,783,065,842.00
  • ethereumEthereum(ETH)$1,852.571.23%
    ETHEREUM
    24H : 1.23%
    Volume : $5,075,969,433.00
    Marketcap : $222,666,460,470.00
  • tetherTether(USDT)$1.000-0.01%
    TETHER
    24H : -0.01%
    Volume : $14,915,883,617.00
    Marketcap : $83,311,360,740.00
  • binancecoinBNB(BNB)$263.781.85%
    BNB
    24H : 1.85%
    Volume : $861,157,987.00
    Marketcap : $41,101,673,933.00
  • usd-coinUSD Coin(USDC)$1.000-0.01%
    USD COIN
    24H : -0.01%
    Volume : $2,523,201,608.00
    Marketcap : $28,442,631,104.00

Add New Playlist