Tesla really has started accepting Dogecoin.

This isn’t the usual “we’re looking into it” corporate speak—it’s a real, live payment option now. Some products on Tesla’s US website can be purchased directly with DOGE. This might be the first case of a major global car company actually integrating a meme coin into its payment system. Musk previously ran a Twitter poll on this—nearly 80% of people voted in favor, and now it’s actually happening.

Dogecoin has gone from being a joke token to something you can use to buy physical goods—a pretty big leap. The market reacted immediately, and DOGE’s price surged in response.

At the same time, the ripple effect from Musk is still spreading. New meme projects are popping up on the Ethereum chain—with lightweight token structures, low gas fees, and passionate communities—attracting a group of sharp, opportunistic players. SHIB is still holding its old ground, PEPE is running with its frog meme, and the entire meme coin sector is buzzing again.

But honestly, these are the times when you need to stay calm.

In a bull market, anything can soar, but corrections can be just as ruthless. In a bear market, things look dead, but sudden rebounds happen all the time. Chasing hot trends is exciting, but the real way to survive has never been “just follow what’s trending”—it’s about managing your position size, controlling risk, and not betting everything on a single price swing.

Tesla accepting DOGE is definitely big news, but it’s more of a signal—mainstream business is starting to take crypto payments seriously. As for whether you should actually use your coins to buy Tesla merch… that’s another question.