According to Samson Mow (@Excellion) on Twitter, the majority of Bitcoin Core developers did not support the User Activated Soft Fork (UASF) and reportedly cannot explain why it ultimately succeeded. This highlights the decentralized nature of Bitcoin's governance, where market consensus and user action can drive major protocol changes, independent of core developer approval. For traders, this underscores the influence of community-led initiatives on network upgrades and price volatility, as demonstrated during the SegWit activation in 2017 (source: Samson Mow Twitter, May 6, 2025). Understanding these dynamics is crucial for anticipating future movements in Bitcoin and related altcoins during similar upgrade events.