Dogecoin’s long ride toward $1 may get a turbo boost from two high-profile moves tied to Elon Musk. A 12-year-old memecoin, DOGE still has a vocal base chasing the once-mythical $1 level. Two potential developments on the horizon could materially increase adoption — and with it, upward price pressure. 1) X Money could bring crypto (and DOGE) to hundreds of millions of users X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier recently tweeted, “Crypto has had a rough year. Maybe we should launch something to fix it,” signaling the company is considering a crypto-focused product. That follows owner Elon Musk’s comment in March that X Money could launch publicly in April 2026. Given Musk’s known support for Dogecoin — and his history of enabling DOGE payments for ventures like Tesla and SpaceX merchandise — many expect X’s payments layer to include DOGE. Why it matters: X already reaches hundreds of millions of daily users. Native DOGE payments on such a platform would dramatically lower the friction for everyday use of the coin, increasing real-world utility and adoption — two of the strongest drivers of price appreciation. 2) A literal Dogecoin on the moon could create massive PR-driven demand Musk has also floated the idea of putting an actual Dogecoin on the moon via SpaceX, saying it could happen “maybe next year.” Beyond the novelty, this would be a major publicity event for the token. Why it matters: A high-profile stunt like a moon-bound DOGE would likely create intense FOMO and media attention, drawing new investors and capital into the memecoin. Bottom line Both an X-integrated payments rollout and a SpaceX moon stunt would be highly bullish narratives for Dogecoin because they directly boost visibility and practical use. That said, neither is a guaranteed path to $1 — crypto markets remain volatile and subject to broader macro, regulatory and technical factors. But if either development comes to fruition, they could be among the most powerful catalysts Dogecoin has seen in its 12-year run. Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news