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In a week where the crypto market has already been rocked by false reports of the launch of a Bitcoin spot ETF, Elon Musk and Tesla are preparing to unleash another shockwave. Today, the electric car giant will disclose its Bitcoin holdings in its third quarter 2023 earnings report, an event with profound implications for the world of digital assets.
Tesla’s Bitcoin adventure began with a bang two years ago, when the company invested one and a half billion dollars in the cryptocurrency and announced plans to accept Bitcoin as payment for its vehicles, a move that significantly increased Bitcoin’s market value at the time.
In the second quarter of 2023, Tesla announced that it had neither bought nor sold Bitcoin, maintaining a constant digital asset of $184 million.
Accounting problems
Importantly, the price of Bitcoin fell from around $30,600 to $28,500 during this time. Current accounting rules do not allow Tesla to make a profit unless the assets are sold. However, in the event of a sharp decline in Bitcoin prices, accounting rules would allow the valuation of these assets to be reduced.
Notably, Tesla’s last Bitcoin transaction occurred in the second quarter of last year, when the company dumped more than 30,000 BTC, representing about 75% of its holdings, for a staggering $936 million.
As the crypto community eagerly awaits Tesla’s latest update on Bitcoin holdings, the entire industry is preparing for another major change that could impact not only Bitcoin’s valuation, but also the sentiment around digital assets in general.
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Gamza Khanzadaev
Financial analyst, trader and crypto enthusiast.
Gamza graduated with a degree in Finance and Credit with a specialization in Securities and Financial Derivatives. He then completed a master’s degree in banking and asset management.
He wants to contribute to reporting on business and fintech topics and educate more people about cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
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