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Tesla Increases Bitcoin Investment to Over $1 Billion

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

8 months ago

Led by Elon Musk, Tesla holds over $1 billion in Bitcoin, earning significant profits due to recent price hikes.

Initial Investment and Purchase

In early 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, purchasing approximately 43,200 BTC. This move was influenced by CEO Elon Musk's support for cryptocurrencies.

Sales and Market Influence

Although Tesla sold part of its Bitcoin holdings, it retained a substantial amount, benefiting from the recent surge in Bitcoin's price. This decision highlighted crypto's role as an asset and inflation hedge.

Future of Cryptocurrencies at Tesla

Tesla briefly accepted Bitcoin for payments, promoting its use in commerce. While this option was later removed, Tesla's engagement with Bitcoin has left a lasting impact, encouraging companies to view cryptocurrency as a financial diversification tool.

By maintaining significant positions in Bitcoin, Tesla has encouraged other companies to consider cryptocurrencies as viable assets, which may lead to broader adoption of digital assets in corporate finance.

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