Blockchain
By Sydney TheCMO
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is one of the most influential people alive. He is one of the people responsible for the ongoing shift to electric vehicles.
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Musk contributed a great deal to Bitcoin’s rally this year after Tesla revealed that it purchased $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin in February this year.
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Understanding the extent of Musk’s influence over the market
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Tesla's investment in Bitcoin seems to have attracted a lot of market attention to Musk and his remarks regarding cryptocurrencies.
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A good example is his tweet in which he revealed that customers could no longer purchase Tesla EVs using Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin’s price dropped by 12.42% on May 13, the same day that Musk posted the tweet. Another Twitter user who goes by the handle @CryptoWhale tweeted that Bitcoin holders would…
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The Tesla CEO later confirmed through his tweet that his company had not offloaded its Bitcoin holdings.
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Elon Musk’s influence over Dogecoin also became unfavorable, especially after setting high expectations through his tweets before his SNL appearance.
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The recklessness on Elon’s part further extends to the fact that some of his tweets cause damage even if they are not accurate.
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The research reveals that gold and the fiat banking system consume far more electricity than Bitcoin.
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One would expect Musk to exercise moderation with his tweets especially considering that his company has also invested in Bitcoin.
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Maybe it’s time for Musk to take heed to the adage: “With great power comes great responsibility”!
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