{"id":13186,"date":"2025-02-14T18:46:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T18:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=13186"},"modified":"2025-02-14T18:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T18:46:45","slug":"gamestop-crypto-reserve-could-spur-bullrun-like-2021-gaming-is-secret-bull-run-catalyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=13186","title":{"rendered":"GameStop Crypto Reserve Could Spur Bullrun Like 2021: Gaming Is Secret Bull Run Catalyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>GameStop, the video game retailer that made its name during the 2021 meme stock craze initiated by Roaring Kitty and his crypto sentiment, is considering investing in Bitcoin. This news sent GameStop\u2019s stock (GME) soaring by 18% yesterday and sparked discussions about its influence on Bull Run in the crypto market.<\/p>\n<p>The gaming industry as one of the largest entertainment sector by revenue, could catalyze a bull run similar to 2021. Keith Gill\u2019s aka Roaring Kitty influence in the meme stocks along with the gaming ecosystem\u2019s financial dominance will drive <\/p>\n<style>\n    .cwp-coin-chart svg path {\n        stroke-width: 0.65 !important;\n    }<\/p>\n<\/style>\n<p>    <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-container\" data-id=\"btc-bitcoin\" id=\"coin_widget_id_67af8e29dc1ef\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- name of the coin in the text --><br \/>\n        <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-wrapper\" data-id=\"btc-bitcoin\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-holder \" style=\"background:#e6eaed;\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-name\" data-id=\"btc-bitcoin\"><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-icon \"><\/span><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-label \"><\/span><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-symbol hidden\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\"><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-price hidden\"><\/span><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\"><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend \"><\/span><br \/>\n                    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                <\/span><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- popup with basic info about the coin --><br \/>\n        <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-wrapper \" data-id=\"btc-bitcoin\" style=\"\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-holder\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-name\"><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-icon\"><\/span><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-name\"><\/span><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-symbol\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-price\"><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-title\">Price<\/span><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-holder\"><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-value\"><\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\"><br \/>\n                            <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend\"><\/span><br \/>\n                        <\/span><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume\"><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-holder\"><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume-title\">Volume in 24h<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/span><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume-value\"><\/span><br \/>\n                    <!-- <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend\">?<\/span> \n                    <\/span>                     --><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-chart\"><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-graph-title\">Price 7d<\/span><br \/>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-graph-container\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            <\/span>           <\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p> to new heights.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: GameStop <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24GME&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$GME<\/a> considers investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WatcherGuru\/status\/1890153480415035734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">February 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Gaming Industry and GameStop to Pump Bitcoin Price: What Does Roaring Kitty Crypto Sentiment Suggest?<\/h2>\n<p>Roaring Kitty\u2019s bullish analysis and social media presence drove a community of retail traders, leading to a short squeeze that cost hedge funds billions. His influence has persisted into 2025, with his cryptic posts on his X continuing to move GME stock.<\/p>\n<p>On Christmas 2024, Roaring Kitty\u2019s post featuring a wrapped gift caused GME to jump 6%, and on January 2nd, 2025, a Rick James-themed GIF led to a 300% rally in GameStop-themed cryptos like <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geckoterminal.com\/base\/pools\/0xd43136f9c87b28b73f19d66c955e6bb5288f8b10?utm_source=coingecko&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">GmeStop<\/a> and <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geckoterminal.com\/solana\/pools\/9tz6vYKiBDLYx2RnGWC5tESu4pyVE4jD6Tm56352UGte?utm_source=coingecko&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">GameStop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RLv8w97uPp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/RLv8w97uPp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Roaring Kitty (@TheRoaringKitty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheRoaringKitty\/status\/1871933930963693706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">December 25, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If GameStop\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">allocates a portion of its\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/gme:us:equity-capital-and-reserves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">$4 billion in cash reserves<\/a> to Bitcoin, it could join companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla, which have boosted their earnings by holding Bitcoin. This move could amplify GME\u2019s stock price, and, given Gill\u2019s influence, it will trigger a new batch of retail investors, who will then pour<\/span>\u00a0into the crypto market.<\/p>\n<p>Keith Gill\u2019s ability to move markets is undeniable. His social media posts have repeatedly pumped up GME stock. According to <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-12-17\/gamestop-far-off-bullish-options-bets-snapped-up-for-second-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bloomberg<\/a>, GME trading volumes have reached nearly five times the 20-day average following his Christmas post.<\/p>\n<p>If GameStop invests in Bitcoin, Gill\u2019s social media presence will spread the news, driving retail closer to Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/gamestop-gme-roars-9-as-saylor-triggers-bitcoin-rumor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GameStop (GME) Roars +9% As Saylor Triggers Bitcoin Rumor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Gaming Industry Goliath: Are Gaming Bitcoin Reserves a Sleeping Giant?<\/h2>\n<p>The gaming industry is the largest entertainment sector in terms of revenue, surpassing film and music combined.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, global gaming revenue reached $227.6 billion. This figure is expected to grow to $256 billion by 2025, driven by emerging markets and the rise of blockchain gaming.<\/p>\n<p>The industry\u2019s financial dominance makes it a powerful catalyst for crypto adoption, especially if companies like GameStop integrate crypto assets into their ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-205110\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TWEETGME.jpg\" alt=\"With crypto bull run now, GameStop is considering to use their $4 billion reserve to invest in Bitcoin. Roaring Kitty to pump Bitcoin?\" width=\"1218\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TWEETGME.jpg 1218w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TWEETGME-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TWEETGME-1024x415.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TWEETGME-768x311.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TWEETGME-50x20.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1218px) 100vw, 1218px\"><\/p>\n<p>(<strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BeTheHoss\/status\/1890276002128896021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>The biggest games in the world in terms of revenue and player base will follow GameStop\u2019s crypto strategy.<\/p>\n<p>PUBG Mobile, a Tencent title, earned $1.2 billion in 2024. Minecraft, with 140 million monthly active users, generated <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coolest-gadgets.com\/minecraft-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">$380 million in 2023, according to Microsoft.<\/a> These games have massive communities that could adopt crypto if integrated into their ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>For example, \u201cFortnite,\u201d which earned $5.8 billion in 2022, per Epic Games, has experimented with NFTs through partnerships with high-end fashion brand Balenciaga.<\/p>\n<p>If GameStop invests in Bitcoin and partners with Epic Games or Tencent to create crypto-powered in-game economies, it will drive adoption among millions of players.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-205108\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FORTNITE-BALENCIAGA.jpg\" alt=\"With crypto bull run now, GameStop is considering to use their $4 billion reserve to invest in Bitcoin. Roaring Kitty to pump Bitcoin?\" width=\"1648\" height=\"944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FORTNITE-BALENCIAGA.jpg 1648w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FORTNITE-BALENCIAGA-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FORTNITE-BALENCIAGA-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FORTNITE-BALENCIAGA-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FORTNITE-BALENCIAGA-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FORTNITE-BALENCIAGA-50x29.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1648px) 100vw, 1648px\"><\/p>\n<p>(<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortnite.com\/news\/high-digital-fashion-drops-into-fortnite-with-balenciaga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin\u2019s price has always influenced the crypto market. When Bitcoin rises, altcoins often follow to spill the gold to smaller caps when the panning sieves are full.<\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237\" data-coin-id=\"btc-bitcoin\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n                <img id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-chart__info-icon-img\">\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-chart__info-name\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-chart__info-symbol\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-chart__info-price\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-chart__info-marketcap\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--logarithmic\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-btn-log\">Log<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n        <canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_67af8e29dc237-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When GameStop\u2019s Bitcoin investment starts a rally, Bitcoin\u2019s dominance will initially rise, but as altcoins catch up, dominance declines, leading to a crypto bull run. GameStop\u2019s move is bullish for the crypto market, with some predicting a massive crypto move.<\/p>\n<p>The gaming industry is likely the silent catalyst of this bull run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/top-crypto-trends-for-bull-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crypto Trends For Bullrun \u2013 January 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Gaming Industry and GameStop to Pump Bitcoin.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The Gaming Industry Goliath and Its Crypto Influence.    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/gamestop-crypto-reserve-could-spur-bullrun-like-2021-gaming-is-secret-bull-run-catalyst\/\">GameStop Crypto Reserve Could Spur Bullrun Like 2021: Gaming Is Secret Bull Run Catalyst<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GameStop, the video game retailer that made its name during the 2021 meme stock craze initiated by Roaring Kitty and his crypto sentiment, is considering investing in Bitcoin. This news sent GameStop\u2019s stock (GME) soaring by 18% yesterday and sparked discussions about its influence on Bull Run in the crypto market. The gaming industry as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-13186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13186"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13186\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}