Donald Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New DOGE Department, Sparks Dogecoin Surge

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a newly established government initiative.

This initiative, dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aims to reduce bureaucratic waste and overhaul federal government practices. The announcement has also caused a notable spike in Dogecoin (DOGE) prices, raising speculation about the cryptocurrency’s future potential.

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, will address inefficiencies within the federal system. The primary goal is to cut unnecessary regulations, reduce wasteful spending, and restructure government agencies. 

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, known for their business acumen and leadership, will spearhead this initiative. Although neither Musk nor Ramaswamy is directly involved with the federal government, they will work closely with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to drive comprehensive reform.

President Trump emphasized that the DOGE initiative would be a game-changing effort, describing its ambition as potentially comparable to the “Manhattan Project.”

 The reform is expected to streamline government operations, making them more efficient and responsive to citizens. It is targeted for completion by July 4, 2026, coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary.

Dogecoin Rallies Following DOGE Announcement

While the DOGE department’s launch is an ambitious political move, it has also unexpectedly affected Dogecoin. The cryptocurrency, which has seen its value fluctuate in recent years, experienced a sudden price surge following the announcement. Dogecoin rose nearly 10% as traders reacted to the news, with a noticeable increase in trading volume. 

Crypto analysts have been quick to comment on the potential for further gains. Some have set a price target for Dogecoin as high as $2.40, predicting continued growth if the momentum from this news persists. Ali Martinez, a well-known cryptocurrency analyst, remains particularly bullish on the coin, suggesting that the cryptocurrency could increase further if investor interest continues to rise.

Speculation About Dogecoin ETF and Future Growth

Speculation about the possibility of a Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has further fueled optimism surrounding the cryptocurrency. Although no official application for a DOGE ETF has been filed, analysts hope such a development could be on the horizon.

ETFs senior analyst at Bloomberg, Eric Balchunas said that DOGE might become the next cryptocurrency to get an ETF stamp of approval similar to others. 

Should the commission approve the ETF, it will introduce new institutional buying demand for the asset, creating yet another means for investors to access Dogecoin. Some in the crypto sphere think that the approval of the ETF is the key to triggering more upsides in Dogecoin that would establish the coin as a mainstream one.