Crypto has become the most-muted topic on X since the platform introduced its snooze feature, with spam and low-quality AI-generated content—often called “AI slop”—likely driving the trend.
On Thursday, Nikita Bier said crypto now tops the mute list, ahead of politics, the Iran conflict, sports, and business and finance—marking a shift for a platform once dominated by Crypto Twitter.
The snooze feature, rolled out on April 22, allows Premium users to hide specific topics from their “For You” feed for 24 hours. At launch, Bier described it as a way to “crank up or turn down the slop,” referencing the growing volume of low-quality content flooding the platform.
Crypto content on X has faced increasing scrutiny after the platform updated its API policies in January to block apps that incentivized users to post. The move targeted a surge of AI-generated spam and low-quality content tied to so-called “InfoFi” apps that rewarded engagement.
Bier clashes with Crypto Twitter
Earlier this year, Nikita Bier said in a now-deleted post that many visibility issues on Crypto Twitter were self-inflicted, arguing that users dilute their reach by overposting or filling replies with repetitive, low-value messages like “gm.”
The comment sparked backlash from the crypto community. Ki Young Ju countered that the real issue is the flood of AI-generated spam that the platform’s algorithm struggles to detect. “It is absurd that X would rather ban crypto than improve its bot detection,” he wrote.
Bier joined X as head of product in June 2025, shortly after taking an advisory role at the Solana Foundation, where he focused on scaling consumer-facing apps built on the network.
New features and shifting sentiment
X also rolled out Smart Cashtags on April 15, enabling iPhone users in the US and Canada to view real-time price charts for assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and stocks such as Coinbase and MicroStrategy without leaving the app.
Meanwhile, overall crypto sentiment remains weak. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 29, indicating “Fear,” though it has improved from last month’s “Extreme Fear” reading of 11—still reflecting ongoing investor caution.
Search data mirrors the downturn. According to Google Trends, global interest in crypto-related terms such as “crypto,” “cryptocurrency,” and “Bitcoin” has declined significantly since peaking in early 2026, continuing to fall into April.
