You've got to admit that Risto is a clever guy. He uses his own picture of himself in a suit and tie for his avatar, and utilizes various professional looking mathematical charts to sell people on the idea of bitcoin going super exponential in the near future. He then posts frequently about his castle and bourgeoisie lifestyle of fine wine and cigars to convince people that they too can be ultra rich if they just follow his lead. Occasionally he is right about small, short term movements, but when he's wrong they get quietly erased or swept under the rug.