As Ethereum faces recent challenges, the crypto community has found a new target for their frustrations.
On August 1, a viral image featuring Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and a woman in matching hats sparked a flurry of online speculation, claiming she was his girlfriend and would boost Ethereum’s value to $10,000. This has yet to happen.
Vitalik has a girlfriend now
Ethereum to $10,000 pic.twitter.com/iJxvyUgdjN
— LilMoonLambo (@LilMoonLambo) August 1, 2024
The trend of linking Buterin with female figures to boost Ethereum’s image is not new. Previous attempts included photos and memes suggesting romantic links, but these have not resulted in significant market changes.
Today, the same account that shared the initial post released another image of Buterin with a different woman, predicting this new association could drive Ethereum’s value to $50,000.
Vitalik just got another girlfriend
Ethereum to $50,000 pic.twitter.com/5uqCY4LXNu
— LilMoonLambo (@LilMoonLambo) August 7, 2024
These memes reflect a broader belief in the crypto community that financial success should come with high-profile relationships, even though the women featured may not have any actual connection with Buterin.
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