Bitcoin Became First Cryptocurrency to Debut on Las Vegas Sphere, Beating Dogwifhat
Bitcoin has made an appearance on the Las Vegas Sphere, a colossal globe-like screen visible from miles away, courtesy of an advertisement from crypto exchange Crypto.com.
On Monday, a video shared by Crypto.com showcased the leading cryptocurrency, with the massive Bitcoin logo dominating the Las Vegas Strip.
The display then transitioned to show numerous golden digital Bitcoins gracing the screen, accompanied by the Crypto.com logo.
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and the pioneer of the broader crypto industry, has become the first to secure the advertising spot.
However, it wasn’t the only contender.
Back in March, the community behind the Dogwifhat (WIF) meme coin raised over $700,000 to feature their token on the Sphere.
Despite their efforts, there had been no visible progress in getting their mascot displayed, leading to speculation that the Las Vegas landmark might be reluctant to host cryptocurrency advertisements.
The recent Bitcoin advertisement has sparked renewed hope within the Dogwifhat community.
Some members believe that if Bitcoin could make it, their token might have a chance too.
Ansem, a notable pseudonymous meme coin trader and one of the organizers of the Dogwifhat fundraiser, reposted the video with a simple smiley face, signaling optimism.
Many in the community interpreted this as a sign that Dogwifhat’s turn might be imminent.
However, not everyone shares this optimism.
The lack of clear updates regarding the “Sphere Wif Hat” campaign has frustrated some supporters.
Free, another pseudonymous Dogwifhat investor, sarcastically remarked on Twitter that the Bitcoin display must be an AI-generated deepfake, given previous assurances that the Sphere wouldn’t feature crypto
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