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What Happened with Elon Musk & Dogecoin?

Elon Musk has tweeted about Dogecoin multiple times, causing massive price spikes.

It's true: Dogecoin surged from around $0.16 to over $0.60 in a short time, largely due to his public endorsements.

Allegations have been made (and are still being discussed in lawsuits) that Musk may have profited by buying low and indirectly pumping the price via tweets—though nothing has been officially proven in court regarding direct intent or illegal manipulation.

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Is This Market Manipulation?

Technically?

If a public figure with market-moving power intentionally influences prices for personal gain, it could be considered manipulation.

But crypto is largely unregulated, and tweeting isn't illegal—yet. This is the gray area that many "crypto influencers" operate in.

Legally?

Elon has faced multiple lawsuits accusing him of manipulating Dogecoin’s price.

His legal team typically argues he was just supporting a meme coin and not acting as a financial advisor or trader with intent to deceive.

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Key Takeaways for Retail Investors:

Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research). Hype-based trading rarely ends well unless you get in and out at the perfect moment.

Be cautious with celebrity tweets. Whether it’s Elon, a YouTuber, or anyone else—if it’s moving the market, you're probably already late.

Whales (including influential figures) buy first, tweet second, and profit from the reaction.