Ki Young Ju (CryptoQuant) Accuses X of Censoring Crypto, But Lets Bots Rule

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

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 excesses of X (formerly Twitter) in the management of crypto-related content. According to him, the platform arbitrarily deletes legitimate publications while failing to stem the invasion of bots decried by CZ. In fact, on January 9, 2026, more than 7.7 million posts containing the keyword “crypto” were released in one day, an increase of 1,200% compared to usual levels. This explosion, primarily driven by automated accounts, has triggered algorithmic restrictions that also penalize genuine users.

Ju strongly criticizes X's inability to distinguish bots from humans, as well as its paid verification system, which he claims allows bots to “pay to spam”. For the founder of CryptoQuant, it is absurd that X prefers to censor crypto rather than improve its detection of fraudulent accounts. This situation creates a climate of mistrust among users. Some are even considering 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

Arbitrary deletion 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 said that visibility issues are partly self-inflicted. She says many accounts deplete their daily reach by posting or responding excessively.

This dynamic harms serious crypto projects, whose updates or analyzes find themselves drowned in a flow of publications with low added value. For investors, the risks are increasing:

• Disinformation and manipulation by bots proliferate;
• Pump-and-dump scams and fake airdrops are becoming harder to detect.

Faced with this situation, some players in the crypto sector are calling for more transparent regulation, while others are turning to decentralized technological solutions, such as social networks based on blockchain, to secure their exchanges and investments.

Elon Musk and X: a trap for Dogecoin?

Elon Musk, boss of X and fervent defender of Dogecoin, could himself be a victim of the algorithms of his own platform. As a pro-crypto figure, his publications on Dogecoin could be limited by X's moderation mechanisms. Such censorship would create a paradox! The main fan of Dogecoin would no longer be able to speak about it freely, which could affect visibility and confidence in this cryptocurrency.

In 2025, Musk had already faced restrictions on his own posts, notably due to the saturation of X's algorithms. If his posts on Dogecoin were censored, this could lead to a drop in community engagement! Potentially, increased volatility in the price of Doge. This scenario would then highlight the limits of centralized platforms, even for their leaders.

The controversy surrounding X and CryptoQuant reveals a crucial dilemma. How to reconcile moderation and freedom of expression on social networks? As crypto seeks safe spaces, X no longer appears to be 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?