{"id":177018,"date":"2023-10-19T09:58:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T04:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=177018"},"modified":"2023-10-19T09:58:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T04:28:26","slug":"tesla-could-make-a-move-on-bitcoin-before-spot-etf-approval-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/tesla-could-make-a-move-on-bitcoin-before-spot-etf-approval-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Could Make A Move on Bitcoin Before spot ETF Approval &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>On Wednesday, February 18, EV giant Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) filed its quarterly financial report which shows that the company continues to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/just-in-tesla-reported-no-bitcoin-btc-sales-in-q3\/\">hold its Bitcoins firmly<\/a>. Currently, Tesla holds 9,720 Bitcoins on its balance sheet worth over $275 million as of the current price. Over the past few quarters, Tesla has kept its Bitcoin holdings <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/teslas-bitcoin-btc-holdings-remained-unchanged-for-q2-now-at-184-million\/\">unchanged<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Tesla\u2019s Bitcoin Bet<\/h3>\n<p>The development can give confidence to long-term investors looking to add more to the kitty. The macro developments and the current <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin price<\/a> movements have kept investors on the edge thinking about the next directional movement.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.72.1 --><\/p>\n<p>Tesla added a staggering $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoins back in February 2021, when the BTC price was trading at $34,000. Later, after Tesla\u2019s purchase, the Bitcoin price surged all the way to hitting its all-time high of $69,000 by the same year-end.<\/p>\n<p>However, Musk\u2019s stance appeared to shift shortly after, expressing concerns about the environmental impact of bitcoin mining powered by fossil fuels. Consequently, Tesla sold a portion of its treasury holding, consisting of 4,320 BTC, in the first quarter of 2021. Subsequently, in the second quarter of 2022, the company divested approximately 75% of its remaining bitcoin at a 48% price loss.<\/p>\n<h3>Will Tesla Add More?<\/h3>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.72.1 --><\/p>\n<p>Tesla is currently the third-largest public holder of Bitcoins in the globe. On the other hand, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is also optimistic about the future of BTC and sees it as a potential hedge against fiat currencies.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.72.1 --><\/p>\n<p>However, the current <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/digitalassets.tesla.com\/tesla-contents\/image\/upload\/IR\/TSLA-Q3-2023-Update-3.pdf\">report<\/a> doesn\u2019t make it clear regarding the conviction of Tesla holding the crypto. But considering the developments around spot Bitcoin ETF, more institutional money is likely to flow in, and Tesla wouldn\u2019t want to miss the bus.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the stick inflation, rising interest rates, etc. bring a lot of uncertainty into the US economy with growing anticipation of a possible recession and slowdown ahead. In such a case, holding more BTC on the balance sheet could provide companies with a hedge against the concerning macros.<\/p>\n<p>Investors closely monitor Tesla\u2019s actions regarding its bitcoin holdings, well aware that Musk\u2019s involvement in cryptocurrencies has a documented history of influencing the market. Thus, any positive commentary on adding Bitcoins by Tesla could propel the cryptocurrency to a new all-time high.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.72.1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on mobiless\">\n<div id=\"social-section-new\">\n<p>\u2713 Share:<\/p>\n<p>                                  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new wp_new\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/will-tesla-add-more-bitcoins-ahead-of-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval\/\">  <i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new tw_new_logo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/will-tesla-add-more-bitcoins-ahead-of-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval\/\"><br \/>\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14164721\/x-logo.png\" class=\"mb-1\" alt=\"coingape\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>          &lt;!&#8211; <\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on pl-2 pr-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-6 pr-2\">\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n<p>            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-7-crypto-marketing-firms-of-the-year\/?utm_source=abovesidebartabnews&amp;utm_medium=organicarticle\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img width=\"834\" height=\"833\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15175104\/top_crypto_marketing_agencies.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15175104\/top_crypto_marketing_agencies.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top Crypto Marketing Firms \/ Agencies 2023; Here\u2019s Best Picks [Updated]\n <\/div>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 pl-2\">\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n<p>            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-10-web-3-games-to-explore-in-2023-here-list\/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar&amp;utm_medium=organicarticle\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img width=\"834\" height=\"833\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23134356\/jpg_20221223_134223_0000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23134356\/jpg_20221223_134223_0000.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top 10 Web3 Games To Explore In 2023; Here List\n <\/div>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    &#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<div class=\"TabDicA\">\n<div class=\"TBAcon \">\n<div class=\"authorFlip tabcS\" id=\"TabA161838\">\n<div class=\"authorBox\">\n<div class=\"author_Name\">\n&lt;!&#8211;<\/p>\n<div class=\"getAuthoname\"><\/div>\n<p>&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Bhushan is a FinTech enthusiast and holds a good flair in understanding financial markets. 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