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Errol Musk’s MUSKIT Memecoin Spikes To $500M Market Cap

Written By Gopal Solanky Gopal Solanky
Published 2025-01-31·Updated 1 year ago
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Errol Musk’s MUSKIT Memecoin Spikes To $500M Market Cap

Musk It (MUSKIT) memecoin, launched by Elon Musk’s father Errol Musk, spiked from merely $1 million in market cap to a whopping $500 million within minutes. 

On January 30, the token spiked from $0.014 to $0.48 with the price pumping over 3,500% in minutes. Although the price surge did not sustain for much longer with it quickly decreasing in an hour. 

MUSKIT Token Price Chart: DEXScreener
MUSKIT Token – Source: DEXScreener

MUSKIT was launched in December 2024 with an aim to raise over $200 million in funds for a new for-profit think tank called the Musk Institute. It was backed by Elon Musk’s father but Elon Musk has not clarified any kind of involvement with the token. 

According to Coinmarketcap data, MUSKIT is currently trading at $0.035 – still up 222% in the past 24 hours. Its market cap currently sits near $35 million. 

While Elon Musk has not mentioned anything about the token, his father claimed that the token will be used to raise funds for a think tank focused on engineering projects. 

Read: XRP ETF Approval in 2025 has 82% chances on Polymarket

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Gopal Solanky is a Senior Reporter for Markets & Protocols at The Crypto Times, based in Ahmedabad. He covers institutional crypto adoption, Bitcoin treasury strategies, DeFi markets, protocol ecosystems, Ethereum network activity, Hyperliquid, on-chain trends, and broader digital asset market movements. Gopal has been active in the crypto ecosystem for more than six years. Before joining The Crypto Times full-time in 2023, he worked as a freelance crypto content writer, developing a strong understanding of blockchain infrastructure, DeFi protocols, market cycles, token mechanics, and peer-to-peer systems. His reporting focuses on explaining how protocols work, why market movements happen, and how institutional and on-chain activity affects crypto investors and builders. At The Crypto Times, Gopal also hosts on-the-record interviews with regional Web3 founders, protocol teams, and ecosystem leaders. His work has been cited by external publications, including Vulture.com, in coverage of major crypto stories such as the Hawk Tuah memecoin controversy. His reporting has also contributed to The Crypto Times’ coverage of major industry events, including FTX-related developments, institutional crypto adoption, and emerging protocol narratives. Gopal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications, giving him a technical foundation for analyzing blockchain systems, crypto infrastructure, and market data.

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