Elon Musk revived the long-running “Dogecoin to the moon” saga on Feb. 3 with a casual “Maybe next year” reply on X, but this time the market barely flinched as DOGE kept sliding.
SpaceX Boss Elon Musk Says ‘Maybe Next Year’ on Dogecoin Moon Plan
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, Elon Musk, well known for his roles in X, SpaceX and Tesla, reignited speculation about sending a physical Dogecoin to the moon with a brief reply on the social media platform X:
“Maybe next year.”
The comment referenced Musk’s widely publicized 2021 pledge to put a “literal Dogecoin on the literal moon,” a promise tied to the long-delayed DOGE-1 mission. At the time, the idea captured global attention and helped fuel one of the most dramatic meme-coin rallies in crypto history.
Five years later, the reaction was far more subdued. Dogecoin is down roughly 2% on the day as of Feb. 3, extending a rough stretch that has seen the meme token fall 13.3% over the past week, 29.7% over the past month, and 58% over the last 12 months. Today, after BTC fell hard, DOGE derivatives plays saw more than $4 million in liquidations. Musk’s latest comment this week failed to interrupt that trend.
That muted response highlights how much has changed since 2021. Back then, a single Musk tweet could send DOGE sharply higher within minutes. Today, similar remarks barely register amid a market that appears more focused on liquidity conditions, regulation, and broader risk appetite than celebrity commentary.
The original DOGE-1 mission — announced as the first space payload fully paid for in cryptocurrency — was initially slated for launch in 2022 but has faced repeated delays. Musk’s “Maybe next year” remark hints at a possible 2027 timeline, though SpaceX has made no official announcement beyond his personal replies.
Online, Dogecoin’s community reacted with familiar enthusiasm on X, leaning into memes and nostalgia. Traders, however, seemed unconvinced that recycled moon talk materially changes DOGE’s outlook. Meme coins, in general, have suffered massively during the broad crypto market downturn.
Market observers note that meme-driven narratives now compete with a far more crowded and currently bearish crypto ecosystem, where capital flows are increasingly dictated by macro forces rather than social media buzz.
In that sense, Musk’s comment functioned more as a reminder of dogecoin’s cultural legacy than a catalyst for renewed momentum.
The moon may still be on the menu — eventually — but for DOGE holders, gravity remains very much in control this week.
FAQ ❓
- Is Elon Musk actually sending Dogecoin to the moon?
There is no confirmed launch date, only Musk’s comment suggesting “maybe next year.”
- Did Musk’s tweet boost Dogecoin’s price?
No, DOGE continued to fall despite the remark.
- How is Dogecoin performing right now?
DOGE is down 2% on the day, nearly 30% over the past month, and 58% year over year.
- Why don’t Musk’s tweets move DOGE like before?
Markets appear less reactive to celebrity commentary and more driven by macro factors.
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