According to the author of the article, the increasing political engagements by crypto companies like Coinbase and Ripple threaten core cypherpunk principles of decentralization, which could undermine investor confidence and lead to heightened volatility in cryptocurrencies such as BTC and ETH, as stated in the article's critique of corporate co-opting.

According to the author, the dilution of cypherpunk values in the cryptocurrency industry, exemplified by Coinbase's political sponsorships and Ripple's lobbying efforts, could undermine investor trust and increase market volatility for cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. (Source: the article)

According to the author, the crypto industry is diluting its original cypherpunk values through corporate political engagements, such as Coinbase's event sponsorships and Ripple's lobbying efforts, which could undermine decentralization principles and long-term adoption. This ideological co-option may influence investor sentiment, as current market data shows BTC trading at $106,558.30 with a 1.461% increase, ETH at $2,456.94 up 2.291%, and XRP at $2.1842 up 1.666%, indicating resilience despite these concerns.