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How Is Tesla’s Bitcoin Investment Performing So Far?

source-logo  cryptoknowmics.com 02 June 2022 14:40, UTC

The cryptocurrency sector is still in its infancy, and no one wants to fall behind the competition. Several tech companies are trying to establish a foothold in the sector, whether through financial investment or by jumping on the bandwagon of creative innovation. Tesla's investment in Bitcoin was one of the most talked-about subjects in the cryptocurrency world. In February of last year, Tesla announced it is spending $1.5 billion to purchase bitcoin. In this article, we will take a look at this investment and try to answer the question: How is Tesla's investment in Bitcoin performing so far? According to a filing made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Tesla stated that it decided to buy bitcoin so that it would have “more flexibility to further diversify and maximize returns on our cash.” It was also around this time that the electric motor manufacturer made public its intentions to start accepting Bitcoin payments from customers. Since then, however, it has reversed its decision, citing environmental concerns associated with the mining of digital assets.

Performance of Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings

At the time, the news caused a stir in the crypto community, with some praising Tesla for its forward-thinking approach and others questioning the wisdom of investing in a volatile commodity. How has Tesla's Bitcoin investment done thus far? Well, the answer is ... great and not great.  Great in the sense that the company did make some profit on the investment. As of the end of March last year, the company reported that its investments were worth $2.48 billion due to the price increase of bitcoin in the first quarter. It liquidated a portion of its Bitcoin assets and reported a net gain of $128 million.  Not so great in the sense that its investment has been negatively impacted by market volatility. According to its yearly comprehensive financial report to the SEC, the company's Bitcoin holdings concluded the year with a loss of $101 million. It is important to note that bitcoin closed the year at around $47,000. Therefore, Tesla’s loss on its holdings would be currently more as Bitcoin recently broke the $30,000 mark.

What Are The Risks of Tesla's Bitcoin Investment?

Tesla has been quite bullish on blockchain technology, even to the point of investing in the sector. Its CEO is a popular supporter of Bitcoin and Dogecoin. However, there are a few risks associated with this investment. The first is that Tesla may not have the expertise to properly invest in Bitcoin and blockchain technology. While they may be good at making electric cars, they may not have the same level of expertise when it comes to cryptocurrencies.  There is also the possibility that Tesla's investment would not perform as well as expected. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and susceptible to huge price fluctuations.  Tesla's investment could continue to lose value if the market crash persists. While the future of Bitcoin is uncertain, investing in cryptocurrency is a sign of confidence in the technology. Tesla's investment is not large compared to other companies, but it is still significant for a major corporation. As more and more companies continue to invest in the crypto market, we could see a mass influx of institutional investors. This could be the catalyst for a huge growth surge. Only time will tell.

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