A clip featuring Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin kneeling before a robot and apparently making a “meow” sound has taken the internet by storm, prompting the crypto community to engage in speculation about the implications for Ether’s future.
“The future of Ethereum lies in this man’s hands… Meow,” remarked crypto influencer Wendy O in a March 29 post on X. Additionally, Cork Protocol co-founder Phil Fogel shared the video and noted that “so much” of his wealth and career hinge on Buterin, while expressing that this amusing exchange makes him feel “bullish.”
Community connects video to Ether price forecasts
Pseudonymous crypto trader Scott Crypto Warrior tweeted out the video to his 514,300 followers, stating, “Pray for our ETH bags.”
The brief footage captures Buterin on his knees, pointing at a four-legged robot and emitting what resembles a “meow,” followed by a gentle pat on its head. As of now, Buterin has not commented on the video himself on social media.
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Many commenters referenced having Ether (ETH) in their investments, as its relative strength against Bitcoin (BTC) is at its lowest point in nearly five years.
Crypto commentator, The Count of Monte Crypto, expressed in a March 29 post, “Sure, the man can do whatever he pleases, but the fact that a large portion of my investment depends on him is a bit stressful.”
Another pseudonymous trader, “sgp,” noted, “while Ethereum is experiencing -5% one-minute candles, Vitalik is busy meowing at a robot.”
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Buterin’s playful behavior has consistently amused the crypto world. At Token2049 Singapore in September 2024, he called out some “cringe” anthems related to crypto projects and even broke into song on stage, earning a positive reception from both the live audience and social media users.
In the meantime, since Ether regained the $4,000 mark in December 2024, its value has declined by nearly 55%.
Currently, Ether is trading at $1,841, having dropped 13.34% over the past month, according to statistics from CoinMarketCap.
Ether is trading at $1,841 as of the latest update. Source: CoinMarketCap
With Ether below the $2,000 mark, crypto trader Alex Becker believes it represents an excellent long-term buying opportunity.
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“I can’t imagine looking at a sub-$2k ETH and thinking you won’t see significant profits within the next two years. This is the easiest asset trade in history right now,” Becker stated in a March 29 post on X.
Additionally, Nic Carter from Castle Island Ventures noted that Ether’s waning attraction as an investment stems from layer-2 projects siphoning value away from the main network and a lack of community opposition to excessive token generation.
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