I think he is full of shit.
It's certainly possible. However, I think his words are at least partially affecting the trading price (and it's not the first time as papa_lazzarou pointed out). The idea that something better (imaginary or not) lingers on the horizon always seems to be Monero's greatest enemy.
And that is only our fault for indulging his cryptic writings in his more lucid moments where he sort of sounds like he knows what he is talking about. For the last year its been nothing but talk from him. We gotta call a spade a spade, he might be articulate but he never substantiates anything and when questioned and called out on his BS he throws a tantrum or hissy fit and threatens legal action.