Movement’s MOVE token saw a sharp 16% increase on Jan. 29 following speculation that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team is considering the Movement blockchain for its transparency initiative. The price jump, fueled by rumors and a significant institutional buy, has sparked both excitement and controversy within the crypto community.
Musk’s Alleged Blockchain Interest
The surge came after Walter Bloomberg, citing an anonymous source, reported on X (formerly Twitter) that Movement is among the blockchain firms discussing potential government transparency solutions with Musk’s DOGE team. However, Movement Labs co-founder Rushi Manche denied direct involvement, stating, “I don’t think we are in touch as far as I understand.” This leaves the rumors unconfirmed, yet the market reaction indicates growing investor optimism about Movement’s role in blockchain-powered governance solutions.
*MOVEMENT AMONG FIRMS DISCUSSING BLOCKCHAIN USE WITH MUSK'S DOGE TEAM: SOURCE
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) January 28, 2025
*BLOOMBERG REPORTED MUSK'S DOGE EVALUATING BLOCKCHAIN TECH FOR GOVT EFFICIENCY EFFORT
Trump-Linked Entity Buys $2M in MOVE Tokens
Adding fuel to the fire, on-chain analysts identified a $2 million MOVE token purchase by World Liberty Financial, a crypto project linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump. This transaction pushed MOVE’s price from $0.71 to over $0.88 before stabilizing around $0.80. The move raised concerns over potential insider trading, given the project’s political affiliations and the timing of the buy.
Manche was quick to distance Movement Labs from the Trump-linked firm, stating that the team has no direct communication with World Liberty Financial. Nonetheless, the market remains abuzz with speculation over whether high-profile political and tech figures are quietly positioning themselves in the MOVE ecosystem.
Movement Labs Expands MoveVM on Ethereum
Beyond the market speculation, Movement Labs continues its technical progress. The project recently launched a developer mainnet to bring Facebook’s Move Virtual Machine (MoveVM) to Ethereum. This milestone precedes the anticipated public mainnet beta launch in February, a move that could further enhance MOVE’s utility and adoption.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Musk’s involvement, the MOVE token’s latest rally underscores the increasing intersection between blockchain, politics, and big tech. Whether Movement blockchain becomes a key player in government transparency remains to be seen, but the speculation alone has already made an impact.
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