The crypto journalist urged investors on May 22, 2026 to stop publicizing their Bitcoin holdings, saying social media posts and casual boasting can make them targets.
Crypto journalist Joe Nakamoto warned Bitcoin investors on May 22, 2026 against discussing their holdings publicly or showing off wealth online, arguing that visible ownership can increase the risk of wrench attacks (physical threats used to force access to crypto). In a video, he advised people to stop talking about Bitcoin and avoid flaunting their assets on social media or at dinner parties.