Elon Musk's influence on the crypto market is once again evident. This time, the support of former US President Donald Trump and his new initiative caused volatility in the memecoin sphere.
Trump's Victory and Musk's Influence
Following Donald Trump's election as the 47th President of the US, Elon Musk drew attention with his involvement in the campaign. At a Trump rally in New York, Musk unveiled a plan to cut the US budget by $2 trillion through the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E).
D.O.G.E Token Price Surge
The D.O.G.E token garnered heightened attention due to its acronym matching the popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin and media focus. It saw a rise of over 155% in the last 24 hours, reaching $0.18. The surge was triggered by a new product on Trump's website—a T-shirt featuring the phrase 'Department of Government Efficiency.'
Musk and Dogecoin Hype
Elon Musk's impact on Dogecoin's price is well-documented, with his statements and actions, such as adding payment options to Tesla and replacing the X logo with Dogecoin imagery, often causing price hikes. Given Trump's victory and Musk's influence, experts anticipate further interest in tokens featuring 'DOGE' in the coming months.
Elon Musk's support and political events continue to influence the cryptocurrency market. Further changes in memecoin behavior and value can be expected in light of recent developments.