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Dogecoin (DOGE) recently surged above $0.15 following a notable statement from entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Although the uptrend quickly waned, with DOGE retracing to the $0.14 range, it is currently trading at $0.1459. This still reflects a 2.03% rise in the last 24 hours and a substantial 29.23% increase over the past seven days.
The recent gains in Dogecoin coincided with Musk’s revelation that his interest in the cryptocurrency stems from its playful and humorous nature. He mentioned that he enjoys making jokes about Dogecoin because it has “the best sense of humor.”
He added that Dogecoin’s combination of dogs and memes aligns with his personal preferences.
Elon Musk on Dogecoin:
"I make dogecoin jokes and stuff because I kind of like dogecoin because it got the best sense of humor and it has dogs and memes and I love all those things." pic.twitter.com/gHmnvnQTG6
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) October 20, 2024
Trump-Musk Political Connections Impacting Dogecoin
Musk’s remarks come amid growing ties with Donald Trump. He recently pledged $75 million to Trump’s campaign and other Republican candidates through his America PAC.
Musk’s increasing political involvement and support for cryptocurrency have sparked speculation about potential crypto-friendly reforms if Trump is re-elected. His endorsement of pro-crypto attorney John Deaton, running against Senator Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts, further underscores this perspective.
In August, when asked about leading a hypothetical government department for public sector efficiency, Musk simply replied, “D.O.G.E.” This followed Trump’s suggestion to appoint him as head of a potential “Department of Government Efficiency.”
The acronym “D.O.G.E.” appeared to boost investor interest in Dogecoin. The link between Musk’s endorsements and DOGE’s price movements has been a recurring theme, with the coin frequently spiking after his public mentions.
Dogecoin has seen significant volatility over the years, driven by Musk’s endorsements. In May 2021, DOGE reached an all-time market cap of $88 billion after Musk’s promotion during an SNL skit where he called himself the “dogefather.” Although it dipped to $0.05 in late 2023, DOGE rebounded to $0.22 in March 2024, fueled by Bitcoin’s rise after the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
However, the meme coin experienced a 10% decline in June, linked to concerns about rising interest rates. Since then, DOGE has remained stable, with recent bullish movements indicating renewed investor interest.