Who Rules Crypto? The Surprising Top 10 List That’ll Make You 😲

In a world where money speaks louder than words, Elon Musk has usurped the throne of crypto influence from the erstwhile tweeter-in-chief, Donald Trump. 🤑 The list of crypto’s most influential figures reads like a political drama, with Congresspeople, a lone non-American, and a single woman making the cut. Oh, the irony of it all!

According to the ever-so-serious analysis by ApeX Protocol, these rankings are not just about fat wallets, but also about who can make the masses swoon with a single tweet. 📈

The Crypto Czars: A Tale of Wealth and Wit

Earlier this month, the trading platform ApeX Protocol unveiled its grand analysis, a masterpiece of data-driven metrics. Their methodology? A heady mix of crypto holdings, net worth, and social media clout. 🧠

“Crypto influence is a peculiar beast—part tech, part finance, part politics, and a dash of cultural flair. It’s not just about the money, but the megaphone you hold,” quipped an ApeX spokesperson, probably while sipping a latte. ☕

Final scores were determined by the sheer number of followers on X and Instagram, because in this digital age, influence is measured in likes and retweets. 📱

1. Elon Musk

The Tesla übermensch and Dogecoin darling has dethroned Trump, thanks to his 221.2 million followers and a cool $2 billion in crypto holdings. Musk’s tweets are the stuff of market-moving legend. 🚀

2. Donald Trump

The former reality TV star turned politician holds the second spot, with 142.7 million followers and a crypto portfolio exceeding $1.3 million. A whopping 37% of his wealth is in crypto—because who needs gold when you have Bitcoin? 🏆

3. Nayib Bukele

The only non-American on the list, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, holds $8.4 million in crypto. He once made Bitcoin legal tender, then backtracked under IMF pressure. Talk about a plot twist! 🇸🇻

4. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The Health Secretary with $750,000 in crypto calls Bitcoin the “currency of freedom.” He’s got 11 million followers and a penchant for inflation-hedging. 🦅

Robert F. Kennedy Jr becomes more of a legend everyday.

“I put most of my wealth into Bitcoin.”
— Crypto Banter (@crypto_banter) July 26, 2024

Because who needs fiat when you can have freedom? 🇺🇸

5. Ted Cruz

Texas’s own Ted Cruz holds a modest $32,500 in crypto but boasts 9.1 million followers. He’s all about Bitcoin mining in Texas—because everything’s bigger in Texas, right? 🌟

6. JD Vance

Vice President JD Vance, with $375,000 in crypto and 6.2 million followers, thinks the US should embrace Bitcoin to spite China. Because nothing says patriotism like crypto rivalry. 🦅

7. Madison Cawthorn

The youngest on the list, Cawthorn holds $116,500 in crypto and 1.18 million followers. He once hyped the “Let’s Go Brandon” coin, but got caught in an ethics scandal. Youthful exuberance, eh? 🤦♂️

A recent disclosure filed with the #US House of Representatives revealed that @RepCawthorn failed to report $950,000 in #crypto trades!

Why is this a problem? Read more in the link below! — BeInCrypto (@beincrypto) June 9, 2022

Because who needs ethics when you’ve got memes? 🤷♂️

8. Cynthia Lummis

The “Queen of Crypto,” Senator Cynthia Lummis, is the only woman on the list with $230,000 in crypto and 390,000 followers. She’s all about making the US the crypto capital of the world. 👑

Pro-digital assets. Pro-innovation. Pro-America.

These market structure principles will guide legislation to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. — Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) June 24, 2025

Because queens don’t just reign; they regulate. 💼

9. Francis Suarez

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has just $10,000 in crypto but dreams of making Miami the “Bitcoin capital of the world.” He even takes his salary in Bitcoin. Ambition, thy name is Suarez! 🌴

10. Pat Toomey

Former Senator Pat Toomey rounds out the list with $8,000 in crypto and 187,000 followers. He’s all about stablecoin legislation—because stability is the new black. 🎩

Honorable Mentions: Michael Collins and Michael McCaul

Michael Collins, with $8,000 in crypto and 130,000 followers, is influential thanks to his $18.75 million net worth. Michael McCaul, with a $200 million net worth, brings up the rear. Because money talks, even if crypto whispers. 💸

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2025-07-26 00:54