Hold onto your Dogecoins, folks! It seems the ‘Dogefather’ himself, Elon Musk, has once again sent the crypto world into a frenzy with just a single tweet. This time, it’s not about rockets or Mars, but something far more… academic? Buckle up as we dive into how a simple joke about a university sent Dogecoin’s market cap soaring by billions!
Elon’s University of Doge: Tuition Accepted in DOGE?
Just when you thought the crypto markets were taking a breather, Elon Musk, the ever-enigmatic CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, drops a Twitter bomb. On October 31, 2021, Musk tweeted about his imaginary university, the “Texas Institute of Technology & Science,” or as the internet quickly and hilariously dubbed it, “TITS University.”
The kicker? This fictional institution, according to Musk’s tweet, would purportedly accept Dogecoin as tuition payment. And if that wasn’t enough to send Doge lovers into overdrive, he also playfully mentioned an unspecified discount for students with dogs!
Working on the masterplan to create Tesla Science & Technology University (T.S.T.U.):
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 31, 2021
The reaction was instantaneous and significant. As highlighted by TradingView, “$3 billion in Doge market cap added since this tweet.”
$3 billion in Doge market cap added since this tweet pic.twitter.com/xJbs6j45Ga
— TradingView (@tradingview) October 31, 2021
Joke or Genius? The Internet Reacts
Elon Musk is no stranger to stirring up the pot on Twitter. Just last week, he teased the idea of starting a university, sending the platform into a flurry of speculation and, of course, meme-making. The acronym “TITS” didn’t go unnoticed, quickly becoming a trending topic and adding another layer of internet humor to the story.
While it remains unclear whether Musk is serious about establishing a university or if this is just another one of his elaborate jokes, the Dogecoin community isn’t taking any chances. Enthusiastic Dogecoin holders are already playfully announcing their plans to save up DOGE for their children’s (or even their own!) tuition at “TITS University.” As one Twitter user, Muffin_v1.14.4, humorously tweeted, “Saving my #DogeCoin so my son’s can attend TITS University.”
Saving my #DogeCoin so my son's can attend TITS University 🚀🚀🚀 @elonmusk @Tesla @SpaceX @PPathole @cb_doge https://t.co/yQ5zVn1b4S
— Muffin_v1.14.4 (@JustinScerini) October 31, 2021
Dogecoin vs. Shiba Inu: The Meme Coin Battle Continues
Despite this Elon-fueled surge, Dogecoin is still playing catch-up in the meme coin arena. Shiba Inu (SHIB), the self-proclaimed “Dogecoin killer,” continues to hold a higher market cap position. Shiba Inu has seen a respectable 7% increase in the last 24 hours, further intensifying the playful rivalry between these two dog-themed cryptocurrencies.
While Dogecoin enjoys the sporadic boosts from the ‘Dogefather’s’ tweets, the competition in the meme coin space remains fierce. Will “TITS University” become a real institution accepting Dogecoin? Probably not. But will Elon Musk’s tweets continue to influence the Dogecoin market? Almost certainly. Keep your eyes on Twitter and your wallets ready – the crypto rollercoaster is far from over!
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