Just wondering for the sake of it, if crypto trading was so profitable for so many influencers and YouTubers, why would they care so much about affiliate money…?
Because they want more money. I mean who doesn't want more money right? If you can double your earnings thru affiliate marketing then I guess there's noting wrong about that. Many are doing it, and it will continue for a very long time as long as these types of influencers are in Youtube. If I'm in their spot right now, and I'm good at trading, but at the same time, I've given the opportunity to promote a legit thing, and I will earn from it then I'll grab it.
Why take the trouble of creating, editing and uploading so many videos?
Money.
They want more money, but that doesn't mean that they're greedy. It's just that they also have things to pay, and they will maximize their time as much as possible. They know that if they will take time creating, editing, and uploading videos on Youtube, they will earn from it, aside from the fact that they're profitable in trading as well.
Does this mean that if you see any YouTuber or crypto “celebrity” pumping a product or trying to make a buck out of content, that you should run away from them? ‘Cos why take so much trouble if you are already making money with your trading? Of course not everyone is a trader, but…
That will depend on you already. If you want to support that influencer, and you have spare money as well then you can try the product that your favorite influencer is promoting. As for me, I did watch some crypto-influencers, but I never invested, or bought any product that they're promoting.