Billy Markus, the co-founder of Dogecoin, has humorously called for Bitcoin to hit a value of $1 million per coin while he sleeps. Known for his comedic approach under the alias “Shibetoshi Nakamoto,” Markus made the lighthearted remark on social media platform X, amidst a backdrop of Bitcoin’s 11% fall from its peak of $73,737. The comment comes at a time when Bitcoin had previously surged by approximately 134% over a year, leading to profit-taking by traders. Dogecoin, created by Markus and Jackson Palmer in 2013 as a satirical response to cryptocurrency speculation, highlights the unpredictable nature of the crypto market. While Markus’s statement is seen as jest, it also hints at the growing legitimacy and potential of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to revolutionize finance. The whimsical target, once deemed improbable, reflects the broader acceptance and optimistic outlook for Bitcoin’s future in the global economy.

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