Elon Musk Confirms 'Game-Changer' Bitcoin and Crypto Updates Coming to X

Musk teases dogecoin moon mission and X Money launch as bitcoin price climbs

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has confirmed that bitcoin and crypto price updates, trading tools, and financial services are coming to X, the social media platform he acquired and rebranded from Twitter. Musk has also revived speculation about putting a 'literal dogecoin on the literal moon' and launching X Money, a new payments system he hopes will have over 1 billion users.

Why it matters

Musk's involvement in the crypto space has had an outsized impact on prices in the past, and the integration of crypto tools and services into X could further drive mainstream adoption. However, concerns remain about Musk's ability to manipulate crypto markets and the risks of centralizing financial services on a social media platform.

The details

Musk announced that X will be launching 'Smart Cashtags' in the coming weeks to enable users to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from the timeline. While X won't be handling trade execution, it will provide financial data tools and links. Musk also confirmed plans to turn X into an 'everything app' to rival China's WeChat, with X Money to be rolled out over the next few months. Additionally, Musk reiterated his commitment to putting a 'literal dogecoin on the literal moon' through his merged SpaceX and xAI companies.

  • Last week, Musk reignited speculation about putting dogecoin on the moon.
  • In the past two weeks, Musk and X's head of product have announced upcoming crypto and financial features for the platform.
  • Musk said X Money will be rolled out over the coming months.

The players

Elon Musk

The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX who has been a major influencer in the cryptocurrency space.

Nikita Bier

The head of product at X, the social media platform acquired and rebranded by Musk from Twitter.

X

The social media platform acquired and rebranded by Elon Musk from Twitter, which he plans to integrate with financial services and tools.

SpaceX

Musk's aerospace company that is merging with his xAI artificial intelligence company to launch crypto-related satellites from the moon.

xAI

Musk's artificial intelligence company that is merging with SpaceX to launch crypto-related satellites from the moon.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Yes, Doge on the moon is inevitable.”

— Elon Musk (X)

“We are launching a number of features in a couple weeks, including Smart Cashtags that will enable you to trade stocks and crypto directly from timeline.”

— Nikita Bier, Head of Product, X (X)

“X is really intended to be the place where all the money is, the central source of all monetary transactions, it really going to be a game-changer.”

— Elon Musk (X)

What’s next

Musk and X plan to roll out X Money financial services and tools, including crypto trading capabilities, over the coming months. The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

Musk's continued involvement in the crypto space, including his plans to integrate crypto features and services into X, could have a significant impact on mainstream adoption and price movements. However, concerns remain about the risks of centralized control over financial services on a social media platform.