Bybit claims to have over 11,000 influencer partners, offering them $500 for each referral, and a 30% commission on the fees Bybit takes on every trade made by those users. In total, Bybit states on its website that it paid out more than 5,600 bitcoins in commission — more than $120 million at today's prices.

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The rise of the crypto hype men: How YouTubers are making fortunes by promoting cryptocurrencies, making wild predictions, and profiting off their loyal fans https://www.businessinsider.com/the-rise-of-cryptocurrency-youtube-influencers-2022-8