Crypto enthusiasts are buzzing again. Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, has updated his X profile picture to feature himself in armor, with laser blue eyes and an American flag backdrop. This laser eye meme has significant roots in the crypto world, starting from the game Mass Effect 2 in 2010 and embraced by the digital asset community in 2021. It symbolizes strength and support for Bitcoin.
This change came right after news broke that President Joe Biden would not seek re-election. The crypto community, which leans towards Biden’s rival, Donald Trump, took this as a hopeful sign for Trump’s possible return to office. Trump has been vocal against Biden’s crypto policies and has promised to safeguard Bitcoin and crypto miners’ rights. This has won him favor in the crypto world.
Musk and Crypto: Never Ending Lovestory
In addition to the profile change, Musk voiced his belief in an America that celebrates individual freedom and merit. Musk’s name is no stranger to digital assets news, given his well-known support for Dogecoin. The laser eyes are more than just a trend; they show a strong stance in the Bitcoin community.
Interestingly, Musk’s timing aligns with his arrival in Tennessee for the 2024 Bitcoin Conference. His profile picture change happened on the same day he landed in the city hosting the event.
Musk is not alone in this trend. Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Netscape and the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), followed suit. Andreessen’s new profile picture shows an anime character with laser eyes and an American flag. He made this change right after Biden’s re-election news broke.
Ryan Selkis, founder of the research firm Messari, also updated his profile to the laser eye theme.
Musk’s profile picture change is more than just a visual tweak. Earlier this year, he swapped his picture to an anime woman with glowing red eyes just weeks before Bitcoin hit its all-time high of $73,750 on March 14.
The community watches Musk’s moves closely. His latest profile picture speaks volumes, signaling his unwavering support for Bitcoin and a hopeful future for crypto under new political leadership.
