Elon Musk’s 2021 "Dogefather" Tweet Sent Dogecoin Up 20% Within Minutes

The source says Dogecoin rose to $0.32 after Elon Musk posted "The Dogefather," then later fell 30% after his May 8, 2021 Saturday Night Live appearance.

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Summary

According to the source, Elon Musk’s "The Dogefather" tweet five years ago triggered a rapid 20% jump in Dogecoin to $0.32 within minutes. The post adds that by the time Musk hosted Saturday Night Live (U.S. television comedy show) on May 8, 2021, Dogecoin had nearly reached $0.70. During the Weekend Update segment, he called it "a hustle," after which the memecoin (internet-driven cryptocurrency) reportedly dropped 30%. The episode is often cited as an example of how celebrity attention can quickly move highly speculative crypto assets.

Terms & Concepts
  • Dogecoin: A cryptocurrency that began as a joke and became widely traded, often driven by online communities and celebrity attention.
  • Memecoin: A cryptocurrency whose popularity is largely tied to internet culture, jokes, or viral social media activity rather than core utility.
  • Buy the rumor, sell the news: A market phrase describing how prices can rise on anticipation and fall once the widely expected event actually happens.