Elon Musk Sparks Cryptocurrency Frenzy on Twitter Yet Again
Elon Musk has once again caused a stir on the social media platform Twitter regarding cryptocurrencies.
By mentioning two digital assets, he sent their values skyrocketing.
In a tweet that has since been deleted, Musk referenced layer-1 protocol Aptos (APT), leading to a surge in the price of the Ethereum (ETH) competitor’s token.
The tweet contained the message “AI APT OTT,” and the proof-of-stake protocol’s price increased by 9.2% in a few hours, going from $12.27 to $13.40, although it has since retreated to $12.33 at the time of writing.
Musk also responded to a meme posted by a Dogecoin (DOGE) graphics designer, who referred to rumors that Musk had once owned an emerald mine, promising media outlets payment in DOGE if they could provide evidence of the mine’s existence.
Elon Musk never owned an emerald mine. @elonmusk
An open offer of 69.420 Doge to all the media outlets who are publishing false information. Send me a proof of its existence & take your doge. 🤣
📸 @dvorahfr pic.twitter.com/jx32wArKUP
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) April 12, 2023
The tweets caused Dogecoin to temporarily rise by 5%, from $0.0868 to $0.0912, but it has since fallen back to $0.0869 at the time of writing.
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Musk’s social media presence has demonstrated how powerful his statements and behaviors can be in the cryptocurrency market. His tweets persist in garnering attention and altering prices, leading to noteworthy market fluctuations.
Alexander Stefanov
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