Elon Musk’s Teaser Boosts DOGE Price: Is Tesla Considering Accepting Dogecoin Payments?

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In a recent video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @dogeofficialceo, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, engaged with the public during his visit to the Berlin Gigafactory. During the video, someone asked Musk if Tesla would consider accepting Dogecoin as a form of payment in the future. Musk responded positively, stating, “At some point we should enable doing that,” and highlighting that Tesla already allows the use of Dogecoin to purchase merchandise.

Musk’s comment generated excitement among Dogecoin investors, leading to an increase in its value from $0.172 to $0.188 as the video gained views. Musk’s famous phrase “Dogecoin to the moon” further fueled the enthusiasm surrounding the cryptocurrency.

The idea of accepting Dogecoin as a payment method was initially suggested by Tesla employees and later supported by visitors at SpaceX, a company also led by Musk. Musk views Dogecoin as a cryptocurrency for the common people, contrasting it with Bitcoin, which is largely backed by wealthy investors.

Musk’s recent mention of “XPayments” on X (formerly Twitter) hinted at the possibility of cryptocurrency transactions. There is speculation about whether Musk’s upcoming social media app, X, will introduce crypto payments by mid-2024. However, it remains uncertain whether Musk will choose Dogecoin or traditional currencies for these transactions.

Musk’s affinity for Dogecoin has been evident since 2021, often expressed through his tweets. With Musk’s support, Dogecoin is gaining momentum as a potential mainstream payment method. As Musk takes the lead, the future of Dogecoin looks promising.

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Tags: Altcoins, Elon Musk