Dogecoin Rises by 29% Amid Reports of Tesla Supporting DOGE Payment
The recent surge in Dogecoin’s market value is attributed to renewed reports that Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has incorporated DOGE as a payment instrument. Observers noted that Tesla’s payment section had been revised over the weekend to feature Dogecoin. While DOGE is a valid asset for some products listed on the Tesla website, it does not include electric cars. The company permits the use of DOGE exclusively for purchasing merchandise through its online store, Tesla Shop.
⚡️ BREAKING: #Tesla updated their payment methods to include $DOGE. pic.twitter.com/yTYhe1032V
— Crypto Rand (@crypto_rand) May 4, 2024
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Dogecoin Takes Impact
Following this update, Dogecoin’s market value increased dramatically, with a 28.69% surge in value in just 24 hours. However, there is skepticism surrounding the supposed “news” around Tesla adding Dogecoin as a payment method, as Elon Musk’s firm has been known to support Dogecoin payments for years.
DOGE Payment Supported with Tesla Exchange since 2022
Notably, on December 14, 2021, Elon Musk revealed that Tesla would experiment with accepting Dogecoin in exchange for merchandise. A month later, Musk confirmed incorporating Dogecoin as a payment method for Tesla Shop. The move came after Tesla discontinued Bitcoin payment for its goods, citing environmental concerns.
Musk has praised Dogecoin over Bitcoin, stating that it is better suited for transactions. This is because the Dogecoin network allows for higher transaction counts and charges lower fees for transfers compared to Bitcoin. Additionally, Musk disclosed that he had received numerous appeals from his employees to back DOGE, as it is seen as the cryptocurrency of the people.
Elon Musk at Giga Berlin today.
“When will I be able to buy a Tesla with dogecoin?”
“At some point I think we should enable that.” 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/Suk7bifuHC— Sir Doge of the Coin ⚔️ (@dogeofficialceo) March 14, 2024
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Why Elon Musk Not Giving Up Dogecoin Support
While Tesla Shop and SpaceX, both companies led by Elon Musk, have been accepting Dogecoin as a payment instrument for goods sold, Tesla has yet to accept it as a payment method for electric car purchases. However, Musk has indicated that they would consider incorporating Dogecoin as a payment method for electric cars at some point down the line.
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