Ki Young Ju (CryptoQuant) accuses X of censoring crypto but lets bots reign

Social networks, once spaces of freedom for the crypto community, are becoming minefields. Ki Young Ju, founder of CryptoQuant, denounces growing censorship on X, where bots proliferate while legitimate accounts see their visibility reduced. A situation that raises questions about the future of decentralized communication and platform credibility.

X and crypto: a relationship poisoned by bots and algorithmic censorship

Ki Young Ju, an influential figure in the crypto sector, recently pointed out the abuses by X (formerly Twitter) in managing crypto-related content. According to him, the platform arbitrarily deletes legitimate posts while failing to curb the bot invasion criticized by CZ. Indeed, on January 9, 2026, more than 7.7 million posts containing the keyword “crypto” were published in one day, a 1,200% increase compared to usual levels. This explosion, mainly generated by automated accounts, triggered algorithmic restrictions that also penalize genuine users.

Ju sharply criticizes X’s inability to distinguish bots from humans, as well as its paid verification system, which he says allows bots to “pay to spam”. For the CryptoQuant founder, it is absurd that X would rather censor crypto than improve its detection of fraudulent accounts. This situation creates a climate of distrust among users. Some even consider migrating to alternative platforms like Mastodon or Nostr, where moderation is less centralized.

The crypto ecosystem in danger: reduced visibility and increased risks for investors

The arbitrary suppression of crypto content on X has direct consequences on the ecosystem. Legitimate accounts, already competing with bots, see their visibility drastically reduced, limiting their ability to communicate effectively. Nikita Bier, product manager at X, recently stated that visibility problems are partly self-inflicted. According to her, many accounts exhaust their daily reach by posting or replying excessively.

This dynamic harms serious crypto projects, whose updates or analyses get drowned in a stream of low-value posts. For investors, risks increase:

• Disinformation and manipulations by bots proliferate;
• Pump-and-dump scams and fake airdrops become harder to detect.

Faced with this situation, some crypto industry players advocate for more transparent regulation, while others turn to decentralized technological solutions, such as blockchain-based social networks, to secure their exchanges and investments.

Elon Musk and X: a trap for Dogecoin?

Elon Musk, head of X and a fervent supporter of Dogecoin, could himself be a victim of his platform’s algorithms. As a pro-crypto figure, his posts about Dogecoin could be limited by X’s moderation mechanisms. Such censorship would create a paradox! The main Dogecoin fan might no longer be able to talk freely about it, potentially affecting visibility and trust in this cryptocurrency.

In 2025, Musk had already faced restrictions on his own posts, notably due to saturation of X’s algorithms. If his Dogecoin messages were censored, it could lead to decreased community engagement! Potentially, heightened volatility of the Doge price. This scenario would highlight the limits of centralized platforms, even for their leaders.

The controversy around X and CryptoQuant reveals a crucial dilemma. How to reconcile moderation and freedom of expression on social networks? As crypto seeks safe spaces, X seems no longer a credible answer. But this situation raises a question: will traditional platforms be able to evolve, or will we witness the emergence of a decentralized internet?