CZ Under Fire: Crypto’s ‘Buy and Hold’ Saga Gets Twisted

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Ah, the internet-where opinions are as abundant as cat videos, and Changpeng Zhao (CZ, if you’re nasty) has found himself in the crosshairs of the “fudders.” Yes, the ex-Binance CEO (a title he wears like a slightly uncomfortable crown these days) took to X (formerly Twitter, because why not add another layer of confusion?) to address the “twisted FUD” surrounding his recent “buy and hold” crypto tweet. Because, apparently, telling people to hold onto something volatile is now a capital offense in Crypto Land.

CZ vs. the FUDders: A Battle of Wits and Hashtags

In a tweet that could only be described as a masterclass in understatement, CZ noted that “very few trading strategies” can beat the ol’ “buy and hold” approach. He even threw in a disclaimer-“not financial advice”-which, let’s be honest, is the internet equivalent of shouting “fire” in a crowded theater and then whispering “just kidding.” Naturally, the critics pounced like cats on a laser pointer.

4. Have seen some twisted FUD on this “buy and hold” tweet. It obviously does not apply to every coin.

If you “buy and hold” all crypto ever created, you know how your portfolio will perform. Same as if you bought every internet or AI projects/companies… 🤷‍♂️

In any industry,…

– CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) January 27, 2026

CZ, ever the diplomat, clarified that “buy and hold” isn’t a one-size-fits-all strategy. Shocking, I know. He pointed out that buying every crypto ever created is roughly equivalent to investing in every dot-com bubble company-spoiler alert: most of them went poof. “Not every early Internet company was prosperous,” he reminded us, as if we needed another reason to feel nostalgic about Pets.com.

He also suggested that if his tweets aren’t your cup of tea, the “unfollow” button is just a click away. “Out of sight, out of mind,” he quipped, which is basically the adult version of “I’m rubber, you’re glue.”

There is some coordinated attack recently, picking that as a topic… 🤷‍♂️

Lots of accounts I don’t recognize suddenly tweet roughly copy and paste on the same topic.

– CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) January 28, 2026

CZ even hinted at a “coordinated attack” against him, which is either a sign of paranoia or a testament to his influence-or both. “Lots of accounts I don’t recognize suddenly tweet roughly copy and paste on the same topic,” he noted. Yes, because nothing says “I’m important” like being the target of a Twitter pile-on.

CZ: Crypto Billionaire, Philosopher, and Part-Time Therapist

According to Forbes, CZ is sitting pretty at number 20 on the list of the world’s wealthiest people, with a cool $92.5 billion. For context, that’s enough to buy a small country-or at least a very large yacht. A crypto YouTuber, Crypto Rover (because every industry needs its own Rover), pointed out that CZ made his first million at 39 and started Binance at 40. “You’re never too old to start,” the YouTuber chirped, to which CZ replied with a dose of wisdom: “Real wealth is not just about money.”

Yes, folks, the man who built a crypto empire wants us to know that health, loved ones, time, freedom, and credibility are also important. It’s like a TED Talk, but with more blockchain.

Real wealth is not just about money. Many other factors are more important: health, loved ones, time, freedom, credibility, principles, positive impact…

Be a good and happy person. Never too late to start.🙏

– CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) January 24, 2026

So there you have it: CZ, the crypto guru, under fire for suggesting a strategy that’s about as revolutionary as “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Meanwhile, he’s reminding us all that money isn’t everything-though, let’s be honest, $92.5 billion probably helps with the peace of mind. As for the fudders? Well, they’re just another day in the life of the internet’s most polarizing billionaire.

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2026-01-28 14:37