Elon Musk Becomes 'Kekius Maximus' Again — Meme Coin Soars 119%

A Roman Twist on Crypto Chaos

Elon Musk has once again shaken up the crypto world — this time by changing his display name on X (formerly Twitter) to “Kekius Maximus.” Accompanied by a Roman-style profile picture, the mysterious move triggered a 119% surge in the Kekius Maximus meme coin, according to market data.

This isn’t Musk’s first time adopting this persona. Back in December 2024, he briefly took on the same name with a profile pic featuring a golden-armoured ‘Pepe the Frog’ meme. That action sent the token soaring 498%, though it later crashed after Musk reverted to his usual name.

What Is ‘Kekius Maximus’?

The Kekius Maximus token is a meme-driven cryptocurrency operating on Ethereum and Solana. It’s a cultural blend of internet slang, mythology, and satire:

“Kek” is gamer lingo for “LOL” and is tied to meme culture.

It also refers to Kek, the Egyptian god of chaos, often depicted as a frog — a nod to the ‘Pepe’ meme.

“Maximus” adds a dramatic flair, referencing the iconic gladiator from the film Gladiator.

The token’s value is highly reactive to Musk’s profile changes, showcasing the bizarre yet powerful influence of online personas in crypto markets.

From 'Gorklon Rust' to Meme Coin Mania

Earlier this month, Musk briefly became “Gorklon Rust” — a name speculated to combine:

“Grok,” his AI chatbot,

and “Rust,” the systems programming language used by X.

That change led to a 100% rally in a related coin, GORK, proving once again that Musk’s digital identity wields surprising financial weight.

Why It Matters

Although no formal link exists between Musk and these meme coins, his history with Dogecoin and Bitcoin underlines how celebrity actions can move markets. As long as Musk keeps reinventing his online avatars, the crypto world will be watching — and trading.

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