X users mute cryptocurrency content more than any other topic, AI-generated spam likely responsible
Cryptocurrency content has emerged as the top silenced subject on X following the introduction of its mute functionality, with automated AI spam and InfoFi schemes appearing to push users away from the topic.
Cryptocurrency discussions have claimed the top position among the most-silenced subjects on X following the platform's introduction of its snooze functionality, with automated spam and artificially generated content, commonly referred to as "AI slop," appearing to be a significant contributing factor.
During Thursday announcements, Nikita Bier, serving as X's head of product, disclosed that cryptocurrency has emerged as the most-muted subject matter, surpassing politics, the Iran conflict, sports, and business and finance categories, representing a remarkable transformation for a platform that previously served as the central hub of Crypto Twitter.
Cryptocurrency-related content on X has faced increasing criticism, with the platform implementing API policy modifications in January designed to eliminate applications that compensated users for posting. This adjustment targeted the reduction of AI-produced spam and inferior quality material saturating crypto timelines through what are known as "InfoFi" applications that incentivized user engagement.
Beir's run-in with Crypto Twitter
During the earlier months of this year, Bier stated in a post that has since been removed that Crypto Twitter's struggles with visibility were predominantly caused by their own actions, contending that numerous accounts exhaust their daily reach capacity by posting excessively or inundating comment sections with minimal-value communications such as repetitive "gm" salutations, providing insufficient space for meaningful content to gain traction.
The statement triggered a strong reaction from the cryptocurrency community. CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju responded forcefully, contending that the genuine issue is an overwhelming amount of AI-produced spam that X's algorithm fails to differentiate from authentic accounts. "It is absurd that X would rather ban crypto than improve its bot detection," Ju wrote.
Bier assumed his position at X as head of product in June 2025, coming shortly after accepting an advisory position at the Solana Foundation in March, where his efforts centered on assisting consumer-oriented applications developed on the network to expand and achieve widespread mobile user adoption.
X additionally introduced Smart Cashtags on April 15, enabling iPhone users in the US and Canada to access real-time price charts for stocks and crypto, including Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and stocks like Coinbase and MicroStrategy, without leaving the app. The rollout came days after Bier teased that X would "launch something to fix" crypto's rough year.
Crypto sentiment and search interest remain low
Cryptocurrency market sentiment continues to remain muted, with the Fear & Greed Index positioned at 29, or within "Fear" territory. While it is a notable recovery from last month's Extreme Fear reading of 11, it still signals a state of investor anxiety.
Google Trends data tells a similar story. Worldwide search interest in crypto has trended sharply lower since peaking in early 2026, with interest in terms like "crypto," "cryptocurrency" and "Bitcoin" declining heading into April.