Elon Musk Adopts ‘Kekius Maximus’ Persona on X, Influencing Memecoin Market
In a recent social media update, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, changed his display name on X (formerly Twitter) to “Kekius Maximus” and updated his profile picture to an image of Pepe the Frog dressed in gladiator armor.
The name “Kekius Maximus” appears to be a blend of “kek”—a term popular in gaming circles—and “Maximus,” referencing the protagonist from the film “Gladiator.”
Musk’s profile update coincided with a significant surge in the value of a memecoin named “Kekius Maximus,” which saw its value increase by over 900%.
This is not the first time Musk’s social media activity has influenced cryptocurrency markets. His previous endorsements of Dogecoin and other digital assets have led to notable market fluctuations.
As of now, Musk has reverted his display name and profile picture to their original state.