Dogecoin continues to surprise as the first memecoin reached a market capitalization of $57.69 billion, overtaking Porsche’s $55.08 billion. Experts attribute Dogecoin's (DOGE) surge to Elon Musk’s ongoing support and the launch of a new exchange-traded product (ETP). Details below.
Elon Musk remains the primary driver of interest in the coin, well-known for his support of Dogecoin. The recent proposal by Musk of a government body named the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), coinciding with the memecoin’s ticker, created additional buzz. Many investors interpreted this as a signal for further DOGE price growth.
The launch of the first DOGE-based ETP by Valour has also fueled interest in Dogecoin. According to Johanna Belitz, CEO of Valour, the product was introduced in response to rising demand for the memecoin, backed by influential figures like Musk.
Analysts compared DOGE’s recent success to Porsche’s market capitalization over the past year. The luxury carmaker’s valuation dropped 34%, from $117 billion in April 2023 to $57.69 billion. In the same period, Dogecoin saw a 395% increase, allowing the memecoin to surpass the automotive giant.