Is Elon Musk Really Into Crypto or Just Seeking Attention?

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planktonHero Member
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#1Apr 11, 2018, 12:45 PM
Saw Musk on TV lately... everyone’s buzzing if he’ll actually mention Doge or Bitcoin. Feels like a media frenzy around it. What do y’all think he’ll say?
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#2Apr 11, 2018, 05:06 PM
Honestly, this guy is like a cult leader for some. Dogecoin? It’s kinda wild but also makes me think he has this god complex. What’s up with that?
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#3Apr 11, 2018, 09:28 PM
I see him just messing around. DOGE is like the anti-Bitcoin, right? He jokes about it but seems to believe it’ll pump eventually. His tweets really pushed it, and now everyone's jumping on it.
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#4Apr 12, 2018, 03:42 AM
First time hearing about DOGE being called anti-Bitcoin. Why doesn’t this bother Bitcoin fans, but ETH gets a pass? Anyway, Musk’s latest tweet got everyone hyped before the show.
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#5Apr 12, 2018, 04:04 AM
Sounds like a fun stunt. I mean, if he pumps DOGE, it could mean big hype for Tesla too. They’ve already dropped loads into Bitcoin, but Doge? Just for kicks, I guess.
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dan2011Newbie
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#6Apr 14, 2018, 03:42 AM
Miley dressing up as Doge is hilarious. It’s all about the youth appeal, and it’s gonna be great promo for Doge. That millionaire guy thinks Doge will be everywhere post-SNL. Musk’s got nothing to lose here.
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planktonHero Member
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#7Apr 14, 2018, 06:22 AM
McAfee got into trouble promoting altcoins; wonder if Musk's playing with fire too? Those of us who’ve been in crypto long enough should see through this stuff.
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mark2013Newbie
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#8Apr 15, 2018, 10:32 AM
For real, let him promote! Just get your DOGE and hold till the pump hits. I mean, it’s kinda predictable when these things happen. Gotta ride the wave.
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planktonHero Member
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#9Apr 15, 2018, 11:27 AM
Came across a wild story of a guy who dumped all his savings into DOGE. Like, really? And now he’s praying to hit $10 million before selling. Crazy.
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calmhawkMember
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#10Apr 15, 2018, 12:51 PM
Attention-seeker, no doubt. He acts like a superhero but he’s really just a rich guy playing the market. I’m not falling for it, and I bet others feel the same.
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wallet21Senior Member
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#11Apr 15, 2018, 06:37 PM
Musk promises to ‘behave’ on SNL tonight. But he’s a wildcard, so who knows what’ll happen. Expecting something wild.
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hawk420Full Member
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#12Apr 15, 2018, 08:59 PM
This whole situation is nuts. Why not cash out now instead of waiting for $10M? Dude’s clearly holding Doge, but putting himself out there like that seems risky.
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#13Apr 16, 2018, 02:14 AM
Gotta hand it to Musk, he’s a genius in managing hype. A single tweet from him sends DOGE flying. People have a blind trust in his words.
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anonMember
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#14Apr 16, 2018, 05:11 AM
Exactly, he’s solidified his place in the crypto world. Being the ‘Doge King’ translates to massive profits for himself and Tesla. They must be raking it in.
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0xPixelNewbie
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#15Apr 16, 2018, 09:10 AM
Let’s not get lost in the hype. Sure, do your research, but think before you act. Musk’s just using this for advertising; it’s smart but a bit manipulative.
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#16Apr 16, 2018, 12:15 PM
Agreed! He’s playing with people’s hopes just to boost his own profile. His social media game is strong, and it’s clear he knows how to steer public sentiment.
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0xGasMember
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#17Apr 17, 2018, 08:55 PM
He has the resources, the time to play with crypto like a toy. Bitcoin is stable, but Doge has all this wild community momentum. Not sure he’s in on the pumping game, though.
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the_rocketHero Member
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#18Apr 18, 2018, 01:57 AM
For me, it’s all about attention. He posts and coins react. He might just be a whale influencing things, but I doubt his intentions are purely altruistic.
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topbl45tNewbie
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#19Apr 18, 2018, 05:04 AM
Honestly, it’s like he’s just having fun with Doge. Testing its limits while not caring too much about the cash flow. Plus, the media coverage helps Tesla.
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planktonHero Member
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#20Apr 20, 2018, 10:26 AM
I think he’s a long-term holder too, but maybe the platform he’s using has issues with withdrawals. Could be a technical hurdle or just how that exchange works.
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