Tesla still holds about $776 million in Bitcoin, according to a recent report from Arkham Intelligence.
Earlier this month, Tesla caused a stir in the cryptocurrency market by moving its Bitcoin to unknown wallets. However, Arkham clarified these were just routine wallet changes, and Tesla still owns the coins.
Tesla initially bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin in early 2021 and briefly allowed customers to use it for payments, but quickly reversed that decision due to environmental concerns. Since then, Tesla has sold a large part of its Bitcoin holdings.
Despite rumors that Tesla might sell the rest of its Bitcoin, it remains the fourth-largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.
Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, hasn’t commented on Bitcoin publicly since 2022, though he recently called crypto “interesting” for its decentralized nature. Musk had previously indicated Tesla could accept Bitcoin payments again if its mining practices became more environmentally friendly.
Tokyo-based Metaplanet has continued its aggressive Bitcoin strategy, now holding over $400 million in BTC following its latest acquisition.
Bitcoin has staged a strong comeback, briefly pushing beyond $87,000 for the first time in weeks as liquidity conditions improve globally and institutional players show signs of renewed appetite, even while concerns around U.S. trade tensions keep broader markets on edge.
Bitcoin has marked one year since its latest halving event, and long-term holders have reason to celebrate.
A supermarket in Zug, Switzerland, has begun accepting Bitcoin payments, adding to the country’s expanding list of crypto-friendly retailers.