Elon Musk recently appeared on the X Takeover podcast hosted by the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley account, which took place on his own X social media platform.
Portions of the podcast have been shared by prominent members of the DOGE community on the same platform. During the discussion, Musk addressed his current views on Bitcoin and responded to past YouTube videos where he discussed the cryptocurrency.
Musk acknowledged that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies hold some value, but he emphasized his fondness for Dogecoin due to his interest in “dogs and memes.”
Despite this, he made it clear that he has no intention of actively promoting any cryptocurrency. Musk clarified that any videos suggesting he is endorsing crypto are likely deepfakes.
In response to Musk’s comments, several leading Dogecoin advocates began sharing his statement along with memes, including references to the “Lion King” movie.
Musk’s enthusiasm for Dogecoin remains evident, although he has not recently posted about it on X. Tesla and SpaceX still accept Dogecoin for merchandise purchases, and Musk continues to plan the DOGE-1 lunar mission.
Although Musk’s tweets once had a significant impact on Dogecoin’s price, his influence has diminished over time. Additionally, last week, his X platform removed cryptocurrency-related emojis, which previously appeared with crypto hashtags.
Bitcoin is firmly trading above the $100,000 level, drawing renewed optimism from investors while also raising caution among analysts watching for potential turbulence ahead.
Healthcare logistics firm Wellgistics is taking a major step into crypto by integrating XRP as both a treasury reserve and a foundation for real-time payments.
Metaplanet has stepped up its commitment to Bitcoin by securing $21.25 million through its latest bond offering, the company’s 14th in a series of ongoing capital raises tied to its aggressive crypto strategy.
Bitcoin has reached a major benchmark in its battle against traditional financial benchmarks, with its value relative to the S&P 500 hitting a record high of 17.725 on May 8.