Memecoins are rallying, with Dogecoin (DOGE) up 10.3%, Shiba Inu (SHIB) gaining 5.5%, and Pepe (PEPE) rising 5.7% in the past 24 hours. The Official Trump (TRUMP) token surged 20.6%, while Bonk (BONK) climbed 11.7%. Overall, the memecoin market is seeing renewed momentum, with trading volumes soaring past $9.38 billion in the last 24 hours.

On Reddit and X, Zelinsky analyzed messages from Musk followers who truly believed that Dogecoin price hikes are Musk's "gift" propelling Dogecoin to become not just the "currency of Earth" but the currency of Mars. That's the real fantasy that makes Musk such a charismatic figure, Zelinsky suggested.

In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, House Speaker Mike Johnson praised billionaire Elon Musk’s DOGE efforts to slash federal spending.