MAXIs vs Naysayers

[euanellis]

Not exactly a speculation post, rather about analysis:
Anyone who has been in the cryptocurrency game since the beginning knows the motto 'Never sell, unless everything's going to h3ll'. Witnessing the ups and downs and knowing that BTC has always broken ATH repeatedly since 17 years, do you think Bitcoin maximalists are increasing in number so much so that the ratio maxi:thomas (doubting) is changing? They need not necessarily be active traders, but, are the number of believers now more than the naysayers?

[d5000]

Not an uninteresting question. I think the ratio is increasing, but very slowly.

I've googled recent polls and there are consistently more "naysayers" than believers, even in 2024/25. An example is this Gallup poll. In online discussions outside of the crypto sphere I also perceive that about half of the people are still quite hostile and think Bitcoin (and all cryptos) are a bubble. However, the polls show also that crypto enthusiasts (I think there are no numbers about "Bitcoin maxis") are increasing. And also in the online discussions I remember in the late 2010s the majority of "naysayers" was even larger.

It's only my perception, but I think also there are less "altcoin enthusiasts" now than before 2022 approximately and more "maxis" or at least "people who prefer Bitcoin". Before 2022, it seemed that half of all crypto enthusiasts were diehard fans either or Ethereum or of an outright shitcoin, and believed firmly that altcoins would outcompete Bitcoin eventually. These people have become much, much more silent, even if they still exist. And of course Bitcoin dominance evolution isn't exactly giving them arguments.

[arwin100]

Not an uninteresting question. I think the ratio is increasing, but very slowly.

I've googled recent polls and there are consistently more "naysayers" than believers, even in 2024/25. An example is this Gallup poll. In online discussions outside of the crypto sphere I also perceive that about half of the people are still quite hostile and think Bitcoin (and all cryptos) are a bubble. However, the polls show also that crypto enthusiasts (I think there are no numbers about "Bitcoin maxis") are increasing. And also in the online discussions I remember in the late 2010s the majority of "naysayers" was even larger.

It's only my perception, but I think also there are less "altcoin enthusiasts" now than before 2022 approximately and more "maxis" or at least "people who prefer Bitcoin". Before 2022, it seemed that half of all crypto enthusiasts were diehard fans either or Ethereum or of an outright shitcoin, and believed firmly that altcoins would outcompete Bitcoin eventually. These people have become much, much more silent, even if they still exist. And of course Bitcoin dominance evolution isn't exactly giving them arguments.

I think the situation happened on year 2025 is good indicator that number of Bitcoin maximalist is increasing. We have seen significant increase of demand of Bitcoin that year and many abandon their alts. This is I think one of the reason why we didn't see the altcoin season happened since lots of investors are laser focus with their Bitcoin investment.

Although there's no definite statistics about how many numbers or percentage maximalist added last year, but looking at sentiments of people in this forum on how they threat Bitcoin as best investment option compare to other alts even if they are big ones is good sign that lots of people change their stance that Bitcoin is only best asset to invest for long term.

[Alpha Marine]

I don't have any data to back it up, but I don't think Bitcoin maxis are more than the naysayers based on what I see around me, in the media, social media and the internet in general. Bitcoin conversations are mostly discussed in the cryptocurrency community, so in those kinds of places, you will definitely get positive feedback, but when it is in a places that are not crypto communities, the response are not very positive.

But there is progree though, even though it is small. We now have people who were ant bitcoin gradually becoming pro bitcoin. Some are even bold enough to admit it that they were wrong about Bitcoin. Its a gradual process, more will catch on soon. Even people that were different about it are no longer on the fence, they are now pro bitcoin. So there is a gradual shift.

[fullfitlarry]

Not exactly a speculation post, rather about analysis:
Anyone who has been in the cryptocurrency game since the beginning knows the motto 'Never sell, unless everything's going to h3ll'. Witnessing the ups and downs and knowing that BTC has always broken ATH repeatedly since 17 years, do you think Bitcoin maximalists are increasing in number so much so that the ratio maxi:thomas (doubting) is changing? They need not necessarily be active traders, but, are the number of believers now more than the naysayers?

Yeah, most likely there could be more maxis right now. Just look at the altcoin market in this version of a bull run. Not much of a big run as compare to previous bull run. Which could mean that there are more Bitcoin buyers and holders and they stay away from altcoins already.

As for the naysayers, it doesn't matter, they are the one who is going to be left out when Bitcoin goes to $500k to $1 million a pop in the next couple of halvings. Maybe it's their pride that they keep on attacking Bitcoin, but if they keep on doing so then definitely they will be isolated and marginalized.

[goldkingcoiner]

Not exactly a speculation post, rather about analysis:
Anyone who has been in the cryptocurrency game since the beginning knows the motto 'Never sell, unless everything's going to h3ll'. Witnessing the ups and downs and knowing that BTC has always broken ATH repeatedly since 17 years, do you think Bitcoin maximalists are increasing in number so much so that the ratio maxi:thomas (doubting) is changing? They need not necessarily be active traders, but, are the number of believers now more than the naysayers?

I think we are seeing more people hodling Bitcoin because it has become a storage of value more than it is a medium of payment. The fees are still much higher than other cryptocurrencies and the speed is much slower.

But it has definitely established itself as the new gold, aka the "digital gold". And I think that is a huge confidence boost so that there is less doubt and panic-selling even when Bitcoin is going down hard.

Anyone who can read and understand the whitepaper knows why it will become only more and more valueable. Because it is deflationary in nature and supply capped as well.

[rbynxx]

Not exactly a speculation post, rather about analysis:
Anyone who has been in the cryptocurrency game since the beginning knows the motto 'Never sell, unless everything's going to h3ll'. Witnessing the ups and downs and knowing that BTC has always broken ATH repeatedly since 17 years, do you think Bitcoin maximalists are increasing in number so much so that the ratio maxi:thomas (doubting) is changing? They need not necessarily be active traders, but, are the number of believers now more than the naysayers?

I think believers will going to increase and that's for sure constant considering this is relatively a new asset class that the institution are eyeing upon on. It's just a fact that there has been more of those naysayers especially the notable people has turned to be a pro-crypo now and that will likely increase over time especially if it (BTC) makes some noise again.