Tesla has recently transferred its entire Bitcoin holdings, worth approximately $760 million, from a public wallet. This move, the first Bitcoin activity from the company in two years, has sparked speculation about its intentions and potential market implications.
According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, Tesla executed multiple transactions in rapid succession. The initial transfers, totaling $75.18 million, $76.08 million, and $77.16 million, were sent to anonymous wallets. Subsequent transfers, including a significant $102.36 million transaction, distributed the remaining Bitcoin across several other unknown wallets.
These actions have led to speculation that Tesla may be either safeguarding its assets or preparing to sell its Bitcoin holdings. The company has now divided its Bitcoin into seven separate wallets, each holding varying amounts of the cryptocurrency.
With Bitcoin currently trading near $67,000, a potential sale by Tesla could exert downward pressure on the market. However, there’s a possibility that the company might choose to sell its Bitcoin over-the-counter (OTC) to minimize market disruption.
Elon Musk has not publicly commented on the reasons behind these transfers, leaving room for speculation. While some believe Tesla may be simply moving the Bitcoin for security purposes, others speculate that a major sale could be imminent.
As Bitcoin approaches its all-time high of $73,000, market observers are closely watching Tesla’s next move, with predictions of a new peak before the US election.
Tesla has shifted the bitcoins into 7 different wallets
Wallet Address | Bitcoin Holding | Price in USD |
16QZn4tLp2gYimTLRFsaE5DCkxhYLesz2B | 1,700BTC | $114.17M |
1D6VhfhhQaAZGD551RCNAK4nSmr69NsLvn | 1,800 BTC | $120.89M |
1PhabQhiWQEfYTnYm4fA2tUymkBJzVr6Vj | 1,600 BTC | $107.36M |
1QC2zRwLEigu9LXDYKkVPu1wZk6QFZsJTp | 1,600 BTC | $107.36M |
1FnhpZnvLgNDcvmezQnXi6HewU39qNjwY9 | 2,109 BTC | $141.54M |
1MGM8zsqkTMwu8MDoJKGxFDcsUFrcLxSje | 1,100 BTC | $73.81M |
1LERLxxosFyvRf8gsndx51y4muqLDJ7VUp | 1,900 BTC | $127.50M |