When does Carl Moon see the end of the bull: What does YouTube say?

Influencer and entrepreneur Carl Runefelt, known as “The Moon,” admits that the cryptocurrency market has entered a bear phase. His assessment is based on a metric that many experts say doesn’t lie – the number of views on crypto-related videos. Carl Moon’s analysis shows a clear picture: when Bitcoin hovers around $69,700, public interest sharply declines.

“In a bull market, like in 2021, the view counts on my channel soared,” explains the 31-year-old Swede sitting in a Dubai apartment. At that time, his videos reached between 100,000 and 200,000 views each. Today, as market sentiment worsens, Carl Moon attracts only 15,000 to 20,000 views.

From record highs to collapse: How YouTube predicts the altcoin season

Carl Runefelt explains that sudden increases in viewership signal the emergence of retail investors and the start of the so-called altcoin season – a period when alternative coins dominate the market. Industry experts observe this phenomenon alongside other metrics such as Google Trends data for the phrase “cryptocurrencies” or overall sentiment.

“There’s no hype in the market. Everything is really slowing down, mostly because altcoins are in a downtrend,” comments The Moon. According to his observations, the lack of viewer engagement is a direct result: less anger, less speculation, fewer opportunities for content creators.

How Carl Moon makes millions: Beyond YouTube

Carl Runefelt’s story is one of transformation. Seven years ago, in November 2018, he finished working at a grocery store in Switzerland. Even then, he was making videos – his first about crypto appeared in December 2017. Today, he has published over 1,500 videos, garnering 82 million views.

But YouTube numbers are just the beginning. Carl Moon earns through multiple channels:

Affiliate links – when someone registers through his link to an exchange, Runefelt gets a percentage of each transaction, sometimes for life. Brand deals – major crypto companies pay for sponsored mentions. YouTube royalties – direct earnings from the platform.

“Maybe a year and a half, I’d say, to make the first million,” recalls The Moon. “Then, when the bull market came, everything skyrocketed exponentially.”

The Moon Group and Carl’s business ecosystem

Today, Carl Moon’s business ecosystem is much more than YouTube. The Moon Group is his main company. Moon Ventures is a branch focused on investing in crypto projects. Runefelt also runs an agency training content creators, teaching personalities like Crypto Kid – an 18-year-old influencer co-hosting the daily show The Moon Show, which has 657,000 subscribers. Additionally, he is involved with CryptoJobs.com – a job portal for the crypto industry, where he serves as an advisor and investor.

On X (formerly Twitter), Carl Moon has 1.5 million followers – a number that reflects his influence beyond YouTube.

Is there still time? Carl Moon has a message for aspirants

The question everyone asks: is it too late to join this world and make money in crypto? The Moon answers firmly: no.

“There are many underexplored sub-sectors in crypto,” says Runefelt. “Opportunities are still plentiful.” His advice is simple: if you truly commit to cryptocurrencies and your videos reach about 5,000 views daily, your first million can come surprisingly fast.

However, Carl Moon emphasizes an important point: the perfect moment is right now, during the bear market. “You plant seeds throughout the bear market to harvest in the bull,” he explains. “When altseason hits and views increase tenfold, that’s when you make money in a Bugatti, right?”

When Carl Moon stumbles into business by chance

Being a public figure has its consequences. Carl Runefelt is recognized two or three times a day. Most people just want a selfie, but some have business proposals.

“Rarely, but it happens, someone starts offering something. They want to pitch a project,” says The Moon. Most such proposals are rejected, though there’s one exception – Crypto Kid, who approached him on the street eager to learn and create content. Today, Crypto Kid runs his channel.

Runefelt warns, however: that’s a one-time exception. If you meet him on the street, the chances of partnership are minimal.

2030: The moment to leave crypto behind

Carl Moon has a clear vision for the future. “My goal for 2030 is to completely step away from crypto and fully dedicate myself to music and Ferrari racing on the track,” says Runefelt.

Music is a much deeper passion for him than cryptocurrencies. “It’s something that comes from the soul. I love creating music, writing songs, and singing,” he explains. The content creator admits that each video takes time. It’s not a quick clip – it’s a full-scale project from Monday to Friday with a dedicated office and team.

Carl Moon’s forecast for 2026-2030: When Bitcoin will change course

Regarding the crypto market in the coming years, Carl Moon is cautious. “I’m basically 50/50, either we go up or not, I’m very confused about 2026,” he admits openly.

Nevertheless, his long-term vision is clear. “Before 2030, I’m very confident we’ll see Bitcoin at half a million to a million dollars,” predicts The Moon. Regardless of what the price will be in 2026, Carl Moon has a simple plan: “I should buy Bitcoin regardless of what happens and just accumulate, to celebrate in 2030.”

It’s a patience strategy – planting seeds during the bear to harvest during the bull. Carl Moon knows success requires perseverance.