Tesla’s digital assets stood at $786 million with an unrealized loss of $222 million. The company’s bitcoin holdings remain unchanged at 11,509 BTC▲$62,496.00.
Tesla published its Q1 2026 financial results. According to the report, the company’s digital asset holdings stood at $786 million, with an unrealized loss of $222 million.
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The number of bitcoins (BTC) in the portfolio remained unchanged at 11,509 coins.
According to Arkham Intelligence, Tesla’s bitcoin portfolio is valued at approximately $900.6 million at the current BTC price of around $77,500.
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The Evolution of Tesla’s Crypto Portfolio: From $1.7B to 11,509 BTC
Tesla has held bitcoin since 2021, when it first invested approximately $1.7 billion in 43,200 BTC. About a month later, the company sold about 10% of its position to test market liquidity.
By July 2022, amid a bear market, Tesla reduced its portfolio to 9,720 BTC. A small increase in January 2025 brought holdings to the current 11,509 BTC, and the volume has not changed since.
Tesla’s digital asset dynamics have shown sharp fluctuations alongside the bitcoin market:
- Q3 2025: unrealized gain of $80M, portfolio valuation of $1.315B
- Q4 2025: loss of approximately $239M due to bitcoin’s drop from $114,000 to $88,000
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AI Instead of Crypto: Where Tesla Will Focus Growth
Tesla’s overall financial results for Q1 2026:
- GAAP net income: $0.5B
- Non-GAAP adjusted earnings: $1.5B
- Operating cash flow: $3.9B
- Free cash flow: $1.4B
- Revenue: $22.39B (forecast: $22.71B)
- Earnings per share: $0.41 (forecast: $0.37)
Tesla shares rose 4% in after-market trading.
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The company emphasizes that investments in artificial intelligence and automation remain key drivers of future growth. Priorities include:
- Developing FSD autopilot and launching Robotaxi in the US
- Scaling computing power for AI training
- Preparing for mass production of Optimus robots
- Building proprietary chips and factories for AI infrastructure
Why Tesla Isn’t Selling Bitcoin Even at a Loss
Tesla continues to hold bitcoin despite two consecutive quarterly losses. Unlike in 2022, when the company actively reduced its portfolio during a bear market, no sales are occurring now.
This may indicate a change in approach. Either Elon Musk finds current prices unattractive for exiting, or the crypto asset is no longer a priority given the company’s focus on AI.
The market reacted neutrally to the report. Tesla shares rose, and bitcoin remained in its range without sharp movements.
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