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Dell CEO’s tweets about Bitcoin spark speculation in the crypto community
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell has sparked a flurry of discussion and speculation within the crypto community after showing interest in Bitcoin (BTC) on social media.
This unexpected move by the tech billionaire has led many to wonder whether Dell Technologies might be considering a deeper foray into the crypto space, just like other high-profile executives in the tech industry.
Dell started engagement with a tweet suggesting that “scarcity creates value,” which drew a response from Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy and a prominent Bitcoin advocate. Saylor implicit that Bitcoin exemplifies digital scarcity.
This exchange did not go unnoticed, as Dell retweeted Saylor’s remarks, adding momentum to the conversation. Additionally, Dell contributed a humorous element to the seriousness discussion on digital currency sharing an image depicting the iconic Cookie Monster eating a Bitcoin.
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Several well-known cryptocurrency investors and enthusiasts have also expressed excitement about this discussion. One such figure is the Bitcoin analyst with the pseudonym, The Bitcoin Therapist, who shared his thoughts on Dell’s recent actions.
“Dell Technologies founder and CEO Michael Dell is the majority shareholder and owns 58.9% of the shares. DELL has $6 billion in cash. Now he is posting about Bitcoin. Will we see another billionaire pull out the MicroStrategy playbook?” he asked.
This speculation is not unfounded, given Dell’s historic commitment to Bitcoin. Dell Technologies was born in 2014 accept Bitcoin as a payment method. However, this initiative was discontinued in 2017 due to low demand and high transaction fees.
Some members of the crypto community are now urging Dell to roll back Bitcoin payments. They suggest it could potentially boost the company’s shares. Furthermore, it aligns with the growing trend of digital currency adoption.
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Dell accepted Bitcoin for online purchases in 2014. Source: Dell’s blog
While it’s unclear whether Michael Dell’s recent social media activity signals a deeper interest in Bitcoin or a strategic move on the part of Dell Technologies, the conversation it has sparked is significant. The tech industry is watching closely to see whether Dell will follow in the footsteps of other corporate giants who have done so have embraced Bitcoin as part of their financial strategy.
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