Musk Teases Dogecoin Payment Option for Tesla, Crypto Soars
March 14, 2024Elon Musk has indicated Tesla's future acceptance of Dogecoin as payment during a plant visit near Berlin.
Following Musk's announcement, Dogecoin's value increased by more than 10%, reaching $0.186 per DOGE.
The trading volume of Dogecoin spiked, with over $4 billion in spot trading and a notable rise in derivatives trading.
Analysts predict Dogecoin's market capitalization may grow by 50% to reclaim a $40 billion valuation.
Musk's support has spurred renewed interest in Dogecoin, paralleling Tesla's investment and acceptance of Bitcoin.
The entire cryptocurrency market is expanding, currently valued at $2.85 trillion and may hit $7.5 trillion by 2025.
Summary based on 15 sources
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Sources
Forbes • Mar 14, 2024
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