Elon Musk recently shared a post featuring his dogs in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. In response, an official from the Shiba Inu ecosystem seized the opportunity to increase visibility by engaging with Musk’s post.
St. Patrick’s Day, a celebration honoring the Patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, occurred on March 17 this year, as it does annually. Many well-known figures, including Elon Musk, the Chief Technology Officer at X and CEO of Tesla, joined in commemorating this cultural and religious holiday by sharing posts on social media.
Musk’s St. Patrick’s Day Tribute with Canine Trio
Elon Musk’s recent celebratory post featured his trio of dogs dressed in green attire, evoking the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day.
One of Musk’s dogs, Floki the Shiba Inu, caught the attention of dog-themed cryptocurrency projects. These projects aimed to engage with Musk’s post, hoping to garner the billionaire’s attention for enhanced visibility and promotion.
Lucie’s Strategic Response to Elon Musk’s Post
Lucie, a content specialist associated with the Shiba Inu ecosystem team, stood out with her response to Elon Musk’s post. Unlike others, Lucie’s contribution showcased a festive display from the Shib Army and the Shibarium ecosystem, extending warm St. Patrick’s Day greetings to all.
Happy St.Patrick from $SHIB pic.twitter.com/LYivDRjjcE
— 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐄 | SHIB.IO 🧜🏼♀️ (@LucieSHIB) March 17, 2024
Rather than directing the message elsewhere, Lucie strategically placed it under Elon Musk’s post. This decision was driven by the potential for increased visibility, given Musk’s large following and engagement on social media platforms. As anticipated, the post has gained significant traction, accumulating over 27.6K views in less than 24 hours.
Elon Musk’s Influence on Cryptocurrency Markets
Elon Musk, renowned for his occasional remarks on cryptocurrency projects, often sparks positive market reactions with his comments. Recently, while visiting Tesla’s Giga factory in Berlin, Musk hinted at the possibility of allowing Dogecoin (DOGE) payments for Tesla vehicles.
Boosting Dogecoin with “Dogecoin to the Moon” Mantra: During his speech, Musk echoed the popular “Dogecoin to the Moon” mantra, leading to a significant surge in the price of Dogecoin. The cryptocurrency rallied by 13%, climbing from a low of $0.1657 to a high of $0.1880 as investors seized upon the bullish comments, aiming for a push toward $0.20.
Musk’s Playful Remarks on Cryptocurrency Associated with Jason Calacanis: In a playful exchange, Musk expressed his intention to purchase a cryptocurrency linked to American entrepreneur and angel investor Jason Calacanis. This came after Calacanis posted a disclaimer distancing himself from any crypto projects using his name.
Ok fine, I will buy ur coin
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 17, 2024