Why Did Tesla Sell Some Bitcoin?

TheStreet2021-04-29

Tesla's intention when selling Bitcoin seems to have been a way to test the cryptocurrency's liquidity. Bitcoin passed. Tesla's earnings call on Monday revealed that the company had sold off 10% of ...

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Johnlimwt
2021-04-30
Johnlimwt
I don’t know but Bitcoin is gaining Popularity. I think Bitcoin is here to stay
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RYong
2021-04-29
RYong
Intelligent play by Tech King. [得意]
jimann22
2021-04-29
jimann22
Generate quick profits
Leeleegan829
2021-04-29
Leeleegan829
??
Hayz
2021-04-29
Hayz
Musk knows that cars can only make it peanuts...using his "influence" to find other sources of income for the company so that he can reap his options (few days ago, millions of TSLA share at $70!)
- beankim:
  he is a smart man
NanaK
2021-04-29
NanaK
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