Elon Musk, Dragon Spaceship Retirement Withdrawal…Signal Of Reconciliation With Trump?

The Dragon spacecraft of SpaceX, which Elon Musk is using as a tool in negotiations with the U.S. government (Source: The Guardian)

There is an interpretation that the conflict is easing as Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has withdrawn the plan to retire SpaceX's manned spacecraft 'Dragon' and tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump are calming down. On the 6th (local time), Musk announced on his X account, "I will not retire the Dragon spacecraft." This is a reversal of the statement he made amidst the recent debate with the Trump administration.

The Dragon is a key spacecraft responsible for manned space transport, in cooperation with NASA. Musk strongly opposed the Trump administration's bill to reduce electric vehicle subsidies and stepped down from the position of head of the Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As a result, President Trump hinted at the possibility of depriving Musk of federal government contracts, intensifying the conflict between both sides, with Tesla's stock price and the cryptocurrency market, including Bitcoin, declining in tandem.

However, the withdrawal of the Dragon retirement is perceived as a signal that tensions with Trump are entering an easing phase. Cryptocurrency investors are interpreting this statement positively, showing expectations for market stability. Whether the relationship between Trump and Musk improves will have a significant impact not only on the future policy environment but also on the cryptocurrency market.