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By Oliver Gray
en.Investing.com – The cryptocurrency world has often been criticized for being highly speculative, and that notion remains unchallenged even with , the largest crypto asset. As the market waits for a signal from either broader trends or influencers like Elon Musk, it is becoming apparent that its influence over digital assets is waning.
In recent months, mentions of cryptocurrencies by Elon Musk have dropped significantly. Apart from a few occasional tweets about the , he has remained relatively quiet as the has seen a bullish rally above $30,000 this week. This seemingly reduced impact is particularly evident when looking at Tesla’s actions.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:) recently released its first quarter earnings report, which revealed that the company had not sold any of its approximately 11,950 BTC held, worth $350 million. Although it has already given up bitcoin in 2021, this lack of selling is a bullish sign; however, investors do not seem worried at this time.
This development suggests that the cryptocurrency market may be decoupling not only from traditional financial markets, but also from the impact of influencers, focusing instead on supply and demand patterns.
Elon Musk’s growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) is a big reason he turned away from cryptocurrencies. This rapidly evolving technology caught his eye and he announced that he would no longer focus on cryptocurrencies, but rather on AI: “I was in cryptocurrencies, but now I’m interested in AI. “
The potential consequences of Elon Musk’s departure from the crypto sphere are twofold. On the one hand, any negative impact arising from its ability to influence the value of digital assets would diminish.
Conversely, panic could grip the cryptocurrency market. If Musk were to pull out of cryptocurrencies altogether and sell Tesla’s BTC holdings, a sudden, large selloff could trigger a new bear market for bitcoin. In essence, Elon Musk continues to wield considerable power in the cryptocurrency market through his ability to influence the value of an asset at will – a fact that remains a concern for many investors. As uncertainty looms over the world of digital assets, it is essential that investors remain alert to influential figures such as Elon Musk, whose interests can influence the value of any given asset without too much effort.