In a surprising turn of events, Dogecoin (DOGE) enjoyed a significant hike of 10% within 24 hours, reaching more than 7.7 cents. CoinGecko data reveals a corresponding trading volume of $2.3 billion, suggesting a new zeal within the crypto community. Interestingly, the bulk of this trading activity was traced back to South Korean exchange UpBit, notorious for its penchant for speculative plays.
The rising trend, however, led to an unfortunate loss of close to $10 million for futures traders betting on Dogecoin’s price fluctuations, according to Coinglass data. It’s always a reminder that with high reward prospects in the crypto space come substantial risk factors.
There is an opinion that the recent attention DOGE has garnered could be connected to Twitter’s rebranding to the all-encompassing app X. Various sources suggest, X might entertain the idea of accepting DOGE as a form of payment in the foreseeable future. Given the history of Elon Musk and his fascination with the meme token, this theory is not entirely baseless.
Kryptomon Chief Marketing Officer Tomer Nuni sheds some light on the matter, suggesting that Musk’s businesses could begin accepting crypto payments. This notion is based on speculation that advertisers might soon be able to pay DOGE for ads and other services on app X. This move may indeed be connected to Tesla’s prior revelation of accepting DOGE as payment for its products.
It’s clear to see how such conjectures have gained some legitimacy. In fact, in April, Musk hinted at DOGE payments through a tweet suggesting the crypto as a payment option for Twitter Blue, the site’s premium subscription service. Eligibility for merchandise purchases at Tesla’s store using DOGE also lends credence to these assumptions.
However, amidst these speculations, it is noteworthy that billionaire owner Musk has expressed his desire for the payment system on the social media platform to remain, “first and foremost”, for fiat currencies, though with room to incorporate cryptocurrencies later on.
While these developments paint a thrilling landscape for the future of DOGE and more broadly, the relationship between social media and cryptocurrencies, it also brings forth the question of stability in an already volatile market. The future, it seems, is an exciting – if unpredictable – place. One must navigate these waters with caution and informed decisions based on solid, verified sources.
Source: Coindesk
