Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again captivated the crypto world—but not for his technical insights or blockchain vision. Instead, a video of him kneeling before a robot and seemingly letting out a “meow” sound has gone viral, triggering a wave of speculation about Ether’s future. The lighthearted clip, which surfaced on March 29, shows Buterin on his knees, gesturing toward a four-legged robot before making the feline-like sound and giving it a gentle pat. The video, though playful, has stirred mixed reactions across the crypto space. “The future of Ethereum is in this man’s hands… Meow,” crypto influencer Wendy O wrote in an X post, hinting at the absurdity of how much of the market relies on Buterin. Similarly, Cork Protocol co-founder Phil Fogel shared the clip, joking that while “so much” of his professional life and net worth depends on Buterin, the interaction somehow made him “bullish” on Ether. Meanwhile, Scott Crypto Warrior, a pseudonymous trader, posted the video alongside a plea: “Pray for our ETH bags.” Crypto Community Reacts The video, while seemingly harmless, comes at a time when Ether’s market performance is causing unease. The token’s strength against Bitcoin has slumped to its lowest level in nearly five years, adding to the community’s anxieties. “While Ethereum is doing -5% 1-minute candles, Vitalik is busy meowing at a robot,” crypto trader “sgp” commented , highlighting the contrast between Buterin’s playful antics and ETH’s recent price volatility. Buterin’s eccentric behavior is nothing new. At Token2049 Singapore in September 2024, he famously called out “cringe” crypto anthems and even broke into song on stage, earning both laughs and applause from the crowd. Ether Price Struggles Despite Long-Term Optimism Since reclaiming the $4,000 mark in December 2024, Ether has plummeted by nearly 55% , now trading at $1,841, according to CoinMarketCap. The token has also shed 13.34% over the past month. Still, some traders view the downturn as a prime buying opportunity. Crypto influencer Alex Becker declared sub-$2,000 ETH a “biblical” trade, predicting massive profits within two years. However, not all are as optimistic. Castle Island Ventures’ Nic Carter recently warned that L2 networks are siphoning value from Ethereum’s main chain , while a lack of community pushback on token inflation is further weakening its long-term appeal. The post Vitalik Buterin’s “Meow” Moment Sparks Ether Speculation: Details appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
