Twitter’s Crypto Account Suspension Spree
On March 10, 2021, a chilling wave swept through the Twitterverse, as noted by Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack. At least six influential crypto accounts fell victim to Twitter’s mysterious suspension tactics. One can’t help but wonder: did they update their profile pics to a kitten? Because it seems that Twitter’s algorithm might have gone rogue in the world of cryptocurrency.
The Affected A-Listers
The casualties of this digital crackdown were no novices; they included high-profile figures such as:
- Willy Woo – Bitcoin on-chain analyst
- PlanB – Creator of the BTC stock-to-flow model
- TheCryptoDog – A well-known crypto advocate
- MMCrypto – Crypto market analyst
- TheMoon – Financial influencer
- Koroush AK – Another prominent commenter
- WSBChairman – Claims no association with r/WallStreetBets
With these accounts boasting over 300,000 followers, their absence raises questions on Twitter’s criteria for suspensions.
The Curious Case of Peter Schiff
Amid this chaos, McCormack humorously pointed out that @PeterSchiff, a prominent critic of Bitcoin, remains unscathed. What gives? Is it a secret German engineering algorithm that only likes traditional views?
Inaccessible and Unfazed
As of publishing, five of the seven suspended accounts were still inaccessible. However, good news emerged for Willy Woo and PlanB, as both had managed to recover their accounts. PlanB, in particular, was back in the game, probably contemplating new Bitcoin price predictions as his followers rushed to welcome him back.
The Fake Account Conundrum
Despite the purging of these high-profile accounts, many impersonators remain on Twitter, thriving in the shadows. As highlighted by users, fake accounts pretending to be PlanB, such as 100TrillionUSDT and 100TrillionUSDD, were left untouched. In an age where impersonation is rampant, one might wonder if Twitter’s suspension algorithm is more like a buzzed bouncer at a nightclub, letting in the wrong crowd while tossing out the regulars.
Twitter’s Response
Addressing the recent spike in account suspensions, Twitter Support acknowledged they’re facing a “rise in cases” of mistaken identities. Because what’s more fun than suspending genuine crypto aficionados while the impersonators dance around, right?
Although we didn’t receive a direct comment from Twitter on the matter, one thing is clear: the crypto space is a lively, unpredictable arena that even social media giants have yet to fully grasp.
