Elon Musk Surpasses Trump as Crypto’s Most Influential Figure

Elon Musk has eclipsed former President Donald Trump as the most influential voice in cryptocurrency, according to a July 2025 analysis by ApeX Protocol. Musk's $2.0 billion in crypto holdings and 221.2 million social media followers far outpace Trump's $1.34 million and 142.7 million followers. The ranking highlights the growing intersection of celebrity, politics, and digital assets.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele ranks third with $8.44 million in crypto and 17.6 million followers. The top 10 features only one woman, Senator Cynthia Lummis, and one non-U.S. leader, underscoring the demographic skew in crypto influence. ApeX Protocol's methodology weighted social reach and media presence more heavily than pure financial holdings.

The report signals a shift in crypto's power dynamics—where viral clout now rivals institutional capital. Musk's dominance reflects his ability to move markets through tweets, while political figures like TRUMP and Bukele leverage crypto as both policy tool and personal brand amplifier.