Why did Tesla sell 75% of its Bitcoin holding?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk explained in an earnings call that the company had sold ‘a bunch’ of its Bitcoin due to liquidity concerns prompted by China’s COVID lockdowns.
Why did Tesla sold their Bitcoin?
In a quarterly earnings call, Musk disclosed that Tesla sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings. He cited that the company faced a need for liquidity amid uncertainty in its Chinese operations due to extended COVID-19 lockdowns.
When did Tesla sell 75% Bitcoin?
Elon Musk swore in March not to sell any Bitcoin, but Tesla cashed out 75% of its Bitcoin holdings amid the crypto winter just months later. Elon Musk’s Tesla quietly sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings in the second quarter, according to its earnings released Wednesday.
Did Tesla sell their Bitcoin holdings?
The value of its digital assets remained at $218 million, the same as they were at the end of the second quarter, when Tesla surprised some investors by selling $936 million worth of bitcoin, or approximately 75% of its total holdings, in order to raise cash.
