Crypto YouTube Faces Crisis as Viewership Plummets

Carl Runefelt, known as Carl Moon to his 650,000 YouTube subscribers, reports a significant decline in viewership during the current crypto bear market, according to BeInCrypto. Despite having more than double the views during the 2018 bear market, Runefelt now sees a drastic reduction, with views dropping from 100,000-200,000 per video in 2021 to 15,000-20,000 in early 2026. This decline reflects a broader trend affecting the crypto creator economy, as YouTube's platform changes and industry layoffs contribute to the downturn. Runefelt is diversifying his focus to motorsport racing and music while continuing to invest in startups through TheMoon Group.