Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings are once again in the spotlight. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the electric vehicle giant now holds approximately 11,900 BTC, worth over $1.25 billion at current market rates.
This makes Tesla one of the largest public corporate holders of Bitcoin, continuing a crypto strategy that began over three years ago.
Tesla’s Bold Bet on Bitcoin
Tesla first disclosed its Bitcoin investment in Q1 2021, shocking both the crypto and financial worlds. In a filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 8, 2021, the company revealed it had purchased $1.5 billion worth of BTC, amounting to around 43,200 coins at the time.
Shortly after, Tesla started accepting Bitcoin payments for its vehicles — a move that briefly allowed customers to buy a car with cryptocurrency. However, by May 2021, Elon Musk reversed the decision, citing environmental concerns tied to Bitcoin mining.
Despite fluctuations in policy and price, Tesla has kept a significant portion of its holdings. Over time, the company sold some BTC to test liquidity, but as of March 2025, it still holds 11,900 Bitcoin on its balance sheet.
What This Means for Tesla and Crypto
With Bitcoin once again pushing toward new highs, Tesla’s crypto reserve acts as both an asset and a hedge. The value of its Bitcoin treasury now exceeds $1.25 billion, thanks to market appreciation. This positions Tesla not just as an EV leader, but as a key corporate stakeholder in the crypto space.
As institutions increasingly enter the digital asset space, Tesla’s holdings signal confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term role in corporate finance. Whether the company will expand, reduce, or hold its position remains to be seen — but for now, its crypto bet is paying off.
