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?
Is Elon Musk Really Into Crypto or Just Seeking Attention?
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DarkFalconNewbie
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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?
shard_kingMember
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Musk promises to ‘behave’ on SNL tonight. But he’s a wildcard, so who knows what’ll happen. Expecting something wild.
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.
GrimSatoshiNewbie
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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.
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.
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.
stack_ninjaNewbie
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.