EV sales fell 13%, production down 16%, causing 20% segment decline.
\nBitcoin holdings valued over $1 billion as BTC hits $93,000.
\nTesla holds 11,509 BTC with no transactions this quarter.<\/p>\n
Tesla has reaffirmed its strategic bet on Bitcoin despite disappointing quarterly earnings, a plunging stock price, and slowing electric vehicle sales.<\/p>\n
As of March 31, 2025, the company holds 11,509 Bitcoin<\/a>, currently valued at just over $1 billion after a 6% rise in the cryptocurrency\u2019s price to $93,000.<\/p>\n This development comes at a time when Tesla is under pressure from shareholders following a 41% decline in its stock price this year and growing scrutiny around CEO Elon Musk\u2019s political involvement.<\/p>\n Tesla\u2019s Q1 2025 revenue reached $19.34 billion, falling short of Wall Street\u2019s projection of $21.37 billion.<\/p>\n The shortfall is largely tied to the company\u2019s main business\u2014electric vehicles\u2014which saw a 13% drop in deliveries and a 16% dip in production.<\/p>\n This led to a 20% year-over-year decline in revenue from its core segment.<\/p>\n Tesla\u2019s declining delivery numbers mirror broader industry challenges, but some of the headwinds are unique to the company.<\/p>\n Ongoing protests and concerns around Musk\u2019s dual focus\u2014spanning political appointments and social media commentary\u2014have amplified investor unease.<\/p>\n Despite this, Tesla made no changes to its Bitcoin position during the quarter, signalling a clear intention to maintain it as a long-term asset.<\/p>\n Tesla\u2019s current holding of 11,509 BTC was first acquired in February 2021, with about 75% of it sold off in July 2022.<\/p>\n The remainder has been left untouched.<\/p>\n At the end of 2024, this stash was worth approximately $1.076 billion. By the close of Q1 2025, Bitcoin\u2019s 12% decline had reduced the value to around $951 million.<\/p>\n However, with Bitcoin prices rebounding to $93,000, the portfolio\u2019s worth has climbed back above the $1 billion mark.<\/p>\n New rules introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) require companies to mark their digital asset holdings to market value at the end of each quarter.<\/p>\n Under this regime, Tesla previously recorded a $600 million unrealised gain in Q4 2024 due to Bitcoin\u2019s rally.<\/p>\n Tesla\u2019s decision not to buy or sell any Bitcoin in Q1 2025 signals a \u201cHODL\u201d stance\u2014mirroring the strategy of other corporate holders like Strategy and Metaplanet, which also treat Bitcoin as a hedge or strategic reserve.<\/p>\n Elon Musk, whose support for Dogecoin (DOGE) has frequently made headlines, announced plans to scale back his involvement with the meme coin.<\/p>\n He said his time allocation would shift in May 2025 as DOGE operations become more self-sufficient.<\/p>\n This renewed focus on Tesla comes as analysts call for urgent strategic moves.<\/p>\n Dan Ives of Wedbush labelled the company\u2019s situation a \u201ccode red,\u201d suggesting that Tesla may need to rethink parts of its financial strategy, including how it handles its Bitcoin holdings, if current challenges continue.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, BeInCrypto forecasts that crypto markets will remain unstable until mid-May due to global economic uncertainty and trade pressures.<\/p>\n However, the broader outlook for digital assets, especially Bitcoin, is more bullish for the second half of the year.<\/p>\n Analysts expect a rebound driven by post-halving effects, institutional buying, and regulatory clarity in the US.<\/p>\n As Tesla navigates financial turbulence, its firm stance on Bitcoin indicates that the cryptocurrency is now more than just a side bet\u2014it\u2019s part of a calculated strategy.<\/p>\n Whether that strategy pays off in Q2 and beyond may depend as much on Musk\u2019s leadership as on Bitcoin\u2019s next move.<\/p>\n The post Tesla\u2019s Bitcoin holdings top $1B again, but stock drops 41% in 2025<\/a> appeared first on CoinJournal<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" EV sales fell 13%, production down 16%, causing 20% segment decline. Bitcoin holdings valued over $1 billion as BTC hits $93,000. Tesla holds 11,509 BTC with no transactions this quarter. Tesla has reaffirmed its strategic bet on Bitcoin despite disappointing quarterly earnings, a plunging stock price, and slowing electric vehicle sales. 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Bitcoin strategy remains unchanged<\/h2>\n
Musk shifts from DOGE to Tesla<\/h2>\n