NewsBTC
No Result
View All Result
  • Cryptocurrency News
    • Bitcoin News (BTC)
    • Ethereum News (ETH)
    • Ripple News (XRP)
    • Shiba Inu News (SHIB)
    • Cardano News (ADA)
    • Dogecoin News (DOGE)
    • Solana News (SOL)
    • Litecoin News (LTC)
    • Avalanche News (AVAX)
    • Polygon News (MATIC)
  • Crypto Prices
    • Binance Coin (BNB) Price
    • Bitcoin (BTC) Price
    • Cardano (ADA) Price
    • Chainlink (LINK) Price
    • Dogecoin (DOGE) Price
    • Ethereum (ETH) Price
    • Litecoin (LTC) Price
    • Polkadot (DOT) Price
  • Crypto Resources & Directory
  • All Crypto
  • Play GamesTry
  • CasinosTry
Breaking News: XRP Price Predictions: AI Forecasts $4.40 By March 2026, Analysts Target Up To $6
  • Cryptocurrency News
    • Bitcoin News (BTC)
    • Ethereum News (ETH)
    • Ripple News (XRP)
    • Shiba Inu News (SHIB)
    • Cardano News (ADA)
    • Dogecoin News (DOGE)
    • Solana News (SOL)
    • Litecoin News (LTC)
    • Avalanche News (AVAX)
    • Polygon News (MATIC)
  • Crypto Prices
    • Binance Coin (BNB) Price
    • Bitcoin (BTC) Price
    • Cardano (ADA) Price
    • Chainlink (LINK) Price
    • Dogecoin (DOGE) Price
    • Ethereum (ETH) Price
    • Litecoin (LTC) Price
    • Polkadot (DOT) Price
  • Crypto Resources & Directory
  • All Crypto
  • Play GamesTry
  • CasinosTry
Bitcoin News
No Result
View All Result
Breaking News: XRP Price Predictions: AI Forecasts $4.40 By March 2026, Analysts Target Up To $6

All It Took Was A Tweet: FLOKI Jumps 27% After Musk Mentions It

Christian Encila
Christian Encila
Last Updated: October 21, 2025 11:00 am
3 mins read
Floki

Reason to trust

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality
Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed
The highest standards in reporting and publishing
How Our News is Made

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality

Ad discliamer

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio.

Elon Musk’s casual post about his dog sent shockwaves through meme-coin markets on Monday, with FLOKI jumping roughly 27% in minutes.

Related Reading

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Whale Goes Big — $255M Longs Opened Before Trump–China Summit

1 month ago

According to reports, Musk posted “Flōki is back on the job as X CEO!” alongside an AI-made clip showing his Shiba Inu in a suit.

The token’s price moved from about $0.0000657 to roughly $0.0000847, and some sources recorded intraday highs near $0.00009 after traders piled in.

Musk Post Sparks Rally

Based on market coverage, the move was quick and driven by social media momentum. Traders who watch meme tokens said the tweet and the short video triggered a buying wave that pushed prices up by about 20–29% depending on the exchange.

Volume surged at the same time. The overall memecoin market cap rose nearly 6% to close to $64 billion as speculative bets picked up.

Flōki is back on the job as 𝕏 CEO! pic.twitter.com/Zu29Dos24r

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 20, 2025

Market Activity And Metrics

Activity was heavy across spot and derivatives markets. Reports show derivatives volume spiked roughly 660% to $280 million while open interest climbed about 165% to $37 million.

That kind of move suggests many traders were not only buying the token but also opening leveraged positions. Some exchanges flagged fast order flow and a quick rise in short-term trading volumes.

Community Buzz And Immediate Reaction

The Floki project has built a large online community that watches every mention of the name closely. Messages and posts amplified Musk’s share, and that amplification helped fuel the rapid price rise.

But it wasn’t a universal buy signal; certain wallets moved to take profits during the rally. Based on on-chain snapshots, a number of large holders sold small slices as the price spiked.

FLOKIUSD trading at $0.000071 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView

Derivatives Surge Raises Questions

Analysts and market watchers warned that heavy derivatives activity can push prices both ways. When leverage flows into a small market, moves can be magnified.

A rapid inflow of speculative money can lift prices fast, and it can also trigger sharp drops when traders unwind positions.

Several analysts suggested that gains tied to a single social post are fragile without steady buying behind them.

Related Reading

Cardano

‘Buy Of The Century’: Cardano Could Be The 2026 Game-Changer Under $0.20 — Analyst

1 month ago

Exchange Listings And Liquidity Notes

Liquidity varied between venues. Some smaller platforms showed deeper price swings because their order books are thin. Larger exchanges saw volume rises but less dramatic price gaps.

Based on figures, traders on decentralized platforms captured most of the early moves, while centralized venues absorbed the later orders.

Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

Tweet123Share196ShareSend
Christian Encila
Christian Encila

Christian Encila

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.

Read more

Christian's journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).

Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling - right up his alley!

So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he's one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).

Think Christian's all work and no play? Not a chance! When he's not at his computer, you'll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair.

Speaking of chill, Christian's got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better.

Here's the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day - and some seriously delicious (Filipino) food. He says a delectable meal is the secret ingredient to a killer article. And after a long day of crypto crusading, he unwinds with some rum (mixed with milk) while watching slapstick movies.

Looking ahead, Christian sees a bright future with NewsBTC. He says he sees himself privileged to be part of an awesome organization, sharing his expertise and passion with a community he values, and fellow editors - and bosses - he deeply respects.

So, the next time you tread into the world of cryptocurrency, remember the man behind the words – the crypto crusader, the grease monkey, and the feline philosopher, all rolled into one.

Close

Disclaimer: The information found on NewsBTC is for educational purposes only. It does not represent the opinions of NewsBTC on whether to buy, sell or hold any investments and naturally investing carries risks. You are advised to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions. Use information provided on this website entirely at your own risk.

Related News

Bitcoin

A New Era Begins: CFTC Approves Spot Bitcoin On Regulated US Markets

Regulators in Washington on Thursday cleared a major step that lets Americans trade spot Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on federally...

Christian Encila 15 hours ago
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Crash Fails To Shake Ripple CEO — He Still Calls For $180K

Reports have disclosed that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told a Binance-hosted panel he expects Bitcoin to reach $180,000 by December...

Christian Encila 20 hours ago
XRP

Fed Turns On The Liquidity Hose, XRP Ready To Ignite, Investor Claims

Reports have disclosed that the US Federal Reserve has ended its Quantitative Tightening program and has put cash back into...

Christian Encila 22 hours ago
Load More

Reason to trust

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality
Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed
The highest standards in reporting and publishing
How Our News is Made

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality

Ad discliamer

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio.

Related News

crypto

Russia Steps Deeper Into Crypto As State Bank Prepares Direct Trading

Christian Encila 1 hour ago
Belasting betalen met Dogecoin in 2026. Argentinië maakt het vandaag officieel

Belasting betalen met Dogecoin in 2026. Argentinië maakt het vandaag officieel

Lars Diederiksen 8 hours ago
XRP

FUD Frenzy: XRP Battles Its Biggest Sentiment Drop In Months—Data

Christian Encila 13 hours ago

Premium Sponsors

Press Releases

  • ドージコイン 今後:2026年初頭に予想される動きと新興L2プロジェクトの行方

    ドージコイン...

    12 hours ago
  • イーサリアム...

    12 hours ago
  • リップル 今後:クジラが13億ドル規模のXRPを買い集めた重要データが示す新たな動きとは

    リップル...

    12 hours ago
  • ETF流出があっても強気基調が続く市場で、今見るべき仮想通貨 プレセールとは

    ...

    12 hours ago
  • 仮想通貨 おすすめ:NYSEが最大級のビットコイン保有企業を上場する中で注目すべき銘柄

    仮想通貨...

    12 hours ago

Newsletter

About Us

NewsBTC is a cryptocurrency news service that covers bitcoin news today, technical analysis & forecasts for bitcoin price and other altcoins. Here at NewsBTC, we are dedicated to enlightening everyone about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

We cover BTC news related to bitcoin exchanges, bitcoin mining and price forecasts for various cryptocurrencies.

Disclaimer: The information found on NewsBTC is for educational purposes only. It does not represent the opinions of NewsBTC on whether to buy, sell or hold any investments and naturally investing carries risks. You are advised to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions. Use information provided on this website entirely at your own risk.

Company

  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Center

Social

© 2025 NewsBTC. All Rights Reserved.

  • Cryptocurrency News
    • Bitcoin News (BTC)
    • Ethereum News (ETH)
    • Ripple News (XRP)
    • Shiba Inu News (SHIB)
    • Cardano News (ADA)
    • Dogecoin News (DOGE)
    • Solana News (SOL)
    • Litecoin News (LTC)
    • Avalanche News (AVAX)
    • Polygon News (MATIC)
  • Crypto Prices
    • Binance Coin (BNB) Price
    • Bitcoin (BTC) Price
    • Cardano (ADA) Price
    • Chainlink (LINK) Price
    • Dogecoin (DOGE) Price
    • Ethereum (ETH) Price
    • Litecoin (LTC) Price
    • Polkadot (DOT) Price
  • Crypto Resources & Directory
  • All Crypto
  • Play Games
  • Casinos
Advertise

© 2025 NewsBTC. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Center or Cookie Policy.