Influencer & Media Incentives - Influencers and legacy media outlets are incentivized to maintain negative sentiment towards Bitcoin due to audience capture [1] - These entities have invested significant time in educating their audience about the perceived flaws of Bitcoin [1] - Pivoting to a pro-Bitcoin stance risks alienating their established audience [1] - Doubling down on existing negative narratives is a more cost-effective strategy than rebuilding trust [2] Bitcoin Perception & Misinformation - Misinformation and FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) have been spread about Bitcoin for an extended period [1] - This has shaped a negative worldview among certain audiences [2] - Influencers are incentivized to reinforce this negative perception, even if it's based on misinformation [1]
Why do traditional media ignore Bitcoin? 🤨
Bitcoin Bram·2025-08-14 11:55