Elon Musk's recent arrival in Tennessee on July 21, coupled with a profile picture update on X (formerly Twitter) to one featuring laser eyes, has ignited rumors within the Bitcoin community.
Many are speculating that Musk might attend the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville on July 27.
Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research, hinted at a significant announcement, further fueling speculation about Musk’s attendance. David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, added to the excitement by sharing Musk’s new profile picture and suggesting the community should prepare for a major event.
Previously, Bailey had hinted at a major reveal that could “break the internet,” which caught the attention of Fox journalist Eleanor Terrett. Terrett speculated that Musk might be the figure capable of causing such a stir alongside Trump, though she clarified this was just a guess.
Musk mentioned that his project “Grok is being trained in Memphis,” indicating that his primary reason for being in Tennessee might be unrelated to the conference. However, the proximity and timing suggest he could also attend the Bitcoin Conference. His use of the laser eyes image, a bullish symbol in the Bitcoin community, adds to the excitement.
The Bitcoin Conference 2024 is already generating significant buzz in the crypto world. The potential participation of Musk, especially alongside Trump, has heightened anticipation. There is also speculation that Trump might announce Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, adding another layer of intrigue to the event.
Japanese investment company Metaplanet has significantly boosted its Bitcoin holdings with the acquisition of approximately 38 more BTC, valued at around 300 million yen ($2 million).
Jim Bianco, CEO of Bianco Research, has expressed doubts about the impact of Bitcoin ETFs in the US, despite the initial enthusiasm.
Robert Kiyosaki has raised fresh concerns about the global financial system, emphasizing the overburdened state of the bond market.
The crypto industry is facing what is being described as a “quiet quitting crisis,” according to Travis Kling, founder and CIO of Ikigai Asset Management.