Tesla’s retention of 11,509 Bitcoin in Q1 2025, valued at over $1.07 billion, reflects a strategic hedge against inflation, as Bitcoin’s price hovered around $91,256 per coin, per Kraken’s data, despite a 3% year-to-date decline.
Elon Musk’s decision to hold Bitcoin aligns with Tesla’s earlier crypto strategy; the company sold 75% of its 42,902 Bitcoin in July 2022, leaving 10,725 coins, and has since slightly increased its holdings, signaling renewed confidence in cryptocurrency.
The market’s muted reaction to Tesla’s Bitcoin stance contrasts with Bitcoin’s volatility—its price hit $109,993 in January 2025 after Microstrategy’s $1.1 billion purchase, showing how institutional moves can sway crypto markets more than corporate earnings.
