The Shift of Kyle Samani, ‘The Best Crypto Investor in History,’ Mirrors the Scenario from a Decade Ago
Author: Zen, PANews
In early February 2026, Kyle Samani, regarded by many as the most steadfast advocate of Solana, announced that he would step back from the daily operations of Multicoin to focus on new technological fields such as AI, robotics, and life sciences, while continuing his personal investments in crypto.
What hurt the industry even more emotionally was a statement he made and quickly deleted shortly before the official announcement: ‘Cryptocurrency is not as interesting as many (including myself) once thought. I used to believe in the vision of Web3 and dApps, but no longer do.’
This ‘partial exit’ can easily be interpreted as a verdict. When the strongest crypto investor in the industry chooses to abandon the narrative of…
