Musk Calls Energy the 'True Currency,' Prompting Bitcoin Debate
On Friday Elon Musk wrote that energy is the real form of currency, a concise statement that rapidly circulated through social media and crypto forums. He did not name Bitcoin explicitly, but commenters and proponents interpreted the remark as supportive of narratives that tie BTC’s value to energy and work, prompting a wave of optimistic takes from traders and developers.
The exchange matters because Musk’s comments often move sentiment even without new data, and framing crypto in terms of energy shifts attention toward mining efficiency, renewable inputs, and on-chain utility. Market participants will be watching whether the conversation translates into renewed interest or projects that link energy economics to digital money, especially in discussions about Bitcoin’s long-term role as a store of value.