Tesla’s historic shareholder approval fuels a new wave of memecoin mania, as traders rush to capitalize on the billionaire’s record-breaking compensation deal.
Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Sparks Crypto Craze
A $1 trillion pay package approved for Elon Musk by Tesla shareholders has sent shockwaves beyond Wall Street — into the heart of the crypto market. Within hours of the vote, decentralized exchanges across Solana, Ethereum, and BNB Chain saw the sudden emergence of multiple new memecoins inspired by Musk’s latest milestone.
Tokens branded as “TRILLIONS,” “Elon’s $1,” and “MUSK” quickly gained traction on Friday, with some pairs on Solana recording price surges of up to 190% in less than 24 hours, according to trading data. Combined trading volume across these pairs reportedly exceeded $20 million, marking one of the most rapid retail-driven token frenzies in recent months.
Market Experts Warn of Exit Scams
However, not all the hype translated into profit. Several of these newly launched tokens collapsed within minutes as anonymous developers executed liquidity pulls — a common “exit scam” tactic where token creators withdraw funds, leaving traders with worthless assets.
“Whenever there’s a high-profile event involving Musk, we see a similar pattern,” said a blockchain analyst at a leading DeFi research firm. “Retail traders rush in, hoping to ride the wave, but most of these tokens vanish as quickly as they appear.”
Musk’s Influence Extends Beyond Tesla
The shareholder meeting — where over 75% of investors approved the pay deal — also included a motion allowing Tesla to invest in xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture. Analysts say this deepens his growing ecosystem that connects Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and X (formerly Twitter), reinforcing his influence across industries.
“This convergence of AI, automotive innovation, and crypto culture under Musk’s brand power creates a feedback loop,” noted a tech strategist. “It’s part of why markets react so dramatically to any move he makes.”
While most experts believe the TRILLIONS token trend will fade once the headlines do, the episode underscores a larger truth: as long as Musk commands global attention, his name will continue to fuel digital speculation.
The fusion of internet culture and finance shows no signs of slowing — and Musk remains at its very center.
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