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Qadir AK
Qadir AK
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Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
- Oct 16, 2024 06:45 UTC
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Tesla Moves 770M BTC Is Elon Musk Planning to Use Bitcoin as Collateral for Tesla Loans
SpaceX transferred all its Bitcoins, worth over $770 million, to unknown addresses after remaining dormant for two years.
The move has sparked speculation about Tesla's reasons, including potential security measures and using Bitcoin as collateral for loans.
Tesla's past Bitcoin sales and current cash holdings suggest that selling is unlikely, especially with Musk's support for blockchain.
Earlier today, SpaceX, Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, made a surprising move by transferring its entire Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to several unknown addresses. On-chain data shows SpaceX shifted 11,509 BTC—worth over $770 million—to seven new wallets after leaving the funds untouched for two years.
As a result, there has been more speculation as to why Tesla made such a drastic move to its Bitcoin holdings. Among them is the possibility of internal shuffling to reduce the security threats of its Bitcoin holdings.
The idea of SpaceX or Tesla selling more Bitcoin isn’t out of the question. In 2022, Tesla sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings at a loss. Currently, however, Tesla’s remaining Bitcoin reserves have gained slightly, showing a small profit.
So, what caused this dramatic move?
Is SpaceX Preparing for Bitcoin-Backed Loans?
Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Research at Riot Platforms Inc., suggests SpaceX might be preparing to use its Bitcoin as collateral for loans. He pointed to a recent announcement by Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial services giant, which is launching a Bitcoin financing business to provide loans to BTC investors.
The timing of SpaceX’s transfer hints it could be positioning itself to take advantage of such opportunities.
Notably, Cantor Fitzgerald’s CEO, Howard Lutnick, is involved in both finance and politics—he is the transition co-chair for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and a founding member of the Dogecoin (DOGE) movement.
Doubts About the Loan Theory
However, some observers doubt SpaceX or Tesla need to borrow against their Bitcoin. Tesla holds over $20 billion in cash reserves, making it less likely that they would need to use Bitcoin for collateral. This has left many wondering about the true reason behind the transfer.
Elon Musk Remains True to His Word
Elon Musk has consistently supported blockchain technology, and both SpaceX and Tesla still hold large amounts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. Musk’s social media platform, X, is also preparing to launch a payments feature, which will likely include digital assets, reinforcing his belief in the future of crypto.
Why Musk Is Unlikely to Sell
Despite the large-scale Bitcoin transfer, it seems unlikely Musk is planning to sell his crypto holdings. With Donald Trump recently promising to push the U.S. to hold Bitcoin in its reserves, there’s a growing sense that institutional crypto investment could soon rise. Musk appears well-positioned to stay at the forefront of this trend.
While the move has sparked buzz, it remains to be seen whether SpaceX’s transfer will lead to a sale, loans, or something else entirely. What do you think?
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