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Tesla Q2 Earnings Report: Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged
Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk made headlines this week by updating his profile on X (formerly Twitter). The move came amid an important week for crypto, with all eyes in Nashville, Tennessee, for the Bitcoin 2024 Conference.
The company announced mixed second-quarter (Q2) earnings and revenue late Tuesday. While earnings dropped by over 40%, sales came in above expectations. Nevertheless, Musk remains optimistic about self-driving cars, the Optimus robot, and robotaxi.
Tesla Q2 Earnings Miss, But Bitcoin Stays Firm
According to the Tesla Q2 earnings report, the company did not change its Bitcoin holdings, which are worth approximately $640 million. Crypto proponents were keenly interested in this part of the report before the release.
Fueling the pre-earnings bullishness, Musk made a surprising update on his X profile on Sunday, changing his profile picture to one with laser eyes, a symbol often associated with Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Accordingly, Musk’s adoption of this image and the reaction received highlights his continued influence and engagement in the digital currency space. The profile picture change also caught the eye of Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy and a vocal BTC proponent. Saylor is also famous for his layer eyes, which indicate his support for the pioneer crypto.
“When Elon Musk first endorsed Bitcoin in early 2021 we were on the verge of a bull market. He then famously set a laser eyes profile earlier this year; Bitcoin hit its ATH of over $73,000 within a matter of weeks. While Musk’s reuse of this meme should not be taken as confirmation that another ATH is just around the corner, it is indicative of which way the wind is blowing. Given the growing institutional demand for Bitcoin coupled with the visible support for it from laser-eyed leaders, there’s every reason to be bullish,” Nexo CPO Elitsa Taskova, told BeInCrypto.
Read more: Who Owns the Most Bitcoin in 2024?
Such actions by high-net-worth figures like Musk and Saylor to use laser eyes tend to turn heads. They sway sentiment by inspiring increased interest and activity in the crypto market. Musk’s move reinforces the growing mainstream recognition of Bitcoin by highlighting the significant influence of social media on financial markets.
Some viewed the move as his return to Bitcoin after exiting in 2021. In February of that year, Tesla announced a $1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin and later revealed that customers could use Bitcoin to purchase Tesla vehicles. However, Tesla only accepted Bitcoin payments for 50 days before reversing the decision, citing concerns over the “increasing use of fossil fuels” in Bitcoin mining and transactions.
In May 2024, Tesla updated its payment systems to include Dogecoin (DOGE) and offered a full FAQ on how this system would work. Among the requirements for anyone purchasing a product on the Tesla shop is a “Dogecoin wallet.”
Elsewhere, the laser eyes sparked speculation that Musk would attend the Bitcoin 2024 Conference on July 25. While his attendance remains unconfirmed, he is already in Memphis, Tennessee, for the training of Grok, an AI developed by xAI.
“If this is a teaser for another big guest announcement, I feel like the only person bigger than Trump that could break the internet at this point is Elon Musk. It would make sense too. He is friends with Trump, loves Bitcoin, and this event is turning out to be the biggest FOMO event in crypto. I am completely speculating but it would be super cool to see Elon come to Nashville,” Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett commented.
Noteworthy, Elon Musk has since resorted to his previous avatar as a profile picture.
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Bitcoin Price Might Never Dip Below $70,000 Again After The US Elections, Here’s Why
The US presidential elections have come and gone, and the only thing left is the results. Interestingly, a snapshot of the Bitcoin price during the elections showed Bitcoin trading just above $70,000. This is a notable price to follow, as history shows this might be the price support for Bitcoin in the foreseeable future. Interestingly, this phenomenon goes back to the Bitcoin price levels in previous US elections.
Why Bitcoin Price Might Never Dip Below $70,000 Again
Bitcoin has largely been on an uptrend since Monday, when it kicked off a run after it rebounded to the upside from $67,000. This run continued, allowing the Bitcoin average price during the 2024 presidential elections to be around $70,110.
Historically, U.S. election cycles have often been accompanied by shifts in Bitcoin’s value, marking crucial price points that tend to establish longer-term support levels.
To understand this trend, we need to look at the past four election cycles. Back in 2012, during the early days of the crypto industry, the Bitcoin price traded at a modest $10 on the US presidential election day, a price point that now seems almost unimaginable. By 2016, Bitcoin’s election-day price had climbed to $710, setting a new baseline that it has never revisited since.
The most interesting one was what happened after the 2020 US presidential election, when the Bitcoin price was trading around $13,555. The Bitcoin price has never revisited this price point again since then up until the time of writing. What’s more interesting is that this price point even served as the lowest support level during the 2022 bear market price crash.
If these historical trends are any indication, the 2024 election-day price of $70,110 could become a similar stronghold and a price floor for Bitcoin in the coming years. This level might even serve as critical support should a bear market eventually take hold at any point.
What’s Next For The Bitcoin Price?
As of now, Bitcoin is trading above $73,200 after experiencing an intense surge over the past 24 hours. This remarkable rally saw Bitcoin climb nearly 10% within a single day, reaching an intraday high of $75,358. This milestone has now become Bitcoin’s highest trading level, as it broke past its previous all-time high of $73,737 in March 2024.
Although the Bitcoin price has pulled back slightly likely due to some investors cashing in on recent profits, the rally is expected to resume anytime from now. Considering this momentum, Bitcoin remains well-positioned to challenge the $80,000 mark before the end of November, especially if buying interest continues to drive the current uptrend.
Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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Bitcoin Price After US Presidential Elections: Here’s How BTC Reacted To Previous Winners
Market analysts have continued to deliberate on how the Bitcoin price could react to a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris victory in the US presidential elections. History indicates that Bitcoin’s future trajectory is bullish, irrespective of who wins the elections.
How The Bitcoin Price Has Reacted To Previous Winners
The Bitcoin price has always hit a new all-time high (ATH) regardless of the winners in the past US presidential elections. In 2012, after Barack Obama won the elections, Bitcoin rallied and reached a new ATH of $1,200 in 2013. Its price then consolidated until the next election in 2016.
The 2016 US presidential elections, which Donald Trump won, also sparked the beginning of another impressive rally for the Bitcoin price, which rose to a new ATH of $19,000 the following year. In 2020, following Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election, BTC rose to a new ATH of $69,000.
The Bitcoin price rally after the US presidential elections is believed to be due to the market certainty that the election aftermath provides. Meanwhile, based on history, the BTC rally could begin as soon as December, with the flagship crypto hitting a new ATH as soon as January 2024.
In 2016, the Bitcoin price rally began about three weeks before the election and went on to hit a new high in the first week of January 2017. In 2020, BTC had also consolidated for about six months before it began to rally from $11,000 just about three weeks before the US elections and then went on to reach a new high of $42,000 in January 2021.
Bitcoin’s recent price action also looks to be playing out the same way as BTC began rallying in mid-October and even came close to hitting its current ATH of $73,700 late last month. As such, there is the possibility that the flagship crypto could again retest this ATH and surpass it as soon as January 2024 or even before then.
There Could Be Some Volatility In The Coming Days
In an X post, Crypto analyst Ali Martinez warned that the days following the last three US presidential elections have been volatile for the Bitcoin price. However, he added that the overall trend has stayed upward.
Economist and crypto analyst Alex Krüger also warned about the potential pullback the Bitcoin price could face after the US elections. He claimed that there is a 45% chance that BTC could drop to as low as $65,000 if Kamala Harris wins the elections.
Due to his pro-crypto stance, Donald Trump looks to be the most preferred candidate in the crypto community. As such, the market could initially react negatively to a Harris win while taking in Trump’s loss.
At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $68,000, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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What $2.2 Billion Means for Market
Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox, once the most significant player in Bitcoin trading, moved $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin on Monday. The transaction marked one of its largest transactions since its infamous 2014 collapse.
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence identified the movement of 32,371 BTC, a transaction that has sent waves through the crypto market.
Mt. Gox Moves 32,371 Bitcoin
Arkham Intelligence’s analysis revealed that a prominent wallet address labeled “1FG2C…Rveoy,” moved 30,371 BTC, while an additional 2,000 BTC initially went to a Mt. Gox cold wallet before being moved to a different, unmarked address.
Spotonchain confirms the report, indicating that over the last four days, Mt. Gox has moved Bitcoin worth $2.22 billion. Among these tokens, 296 BTC valued at $20.13 million was moved to B2C2 and OKX. Such significant transfers are noteworthy because they often signal preparations for creditor distributions.
Read more: Top Crypto Bankruptcies: What You Need To Know
As BeInCrypto reported, Mt. Gox has already funneled smaller amounts to creditors using exchanges like Bitstamp and Kraken. The exchanges helped facilitate smooth transfers for those affected by the exchange’s collapse a decade ago. Meanwhile, analysts predict continued volatility, especially as the US election cycle adds a layer of uncertainty to global markets.
“The recent $2.2 billion Bitcoin movement and extended repayment timeline from Mt. Gox will likely inject some volatility into the market in the short term. With such a large amount of Bitcoin potentially entering circulation, there’s bound to be short-term price swings as recipients decide whether to hold or sell,” Peter Watson, Chief Market Officer at Velar, told BeInCrypto.
Indeed, following the transfer, Bitcoin prices momentarily dipped below $68,000 during Asian market trading, briefly rattling investor confidence. However, the asset quickly rebounded to trade for $68,810 as of writing.
However, Watson says the impact may be less severe than some fear, especially as many creditors have had years to consider their strategies. Further, he observes that this could benefit market confidence.
“For many, seeing the Mt. Gox saga finally come to a close may reinforce the belief that Bitcoin is better equipped for sustained growth and stability.. ultimately strengthening confidence in its future,” Watson added.
An Ongoing Saga of Repayment and Recovery
The transfer occurred just a week after Mt. Gox extended its repayment deadline for creditors by another year, much to their frustration. The decision was partly due to the logistical and technical hurdles of coordinating payments to thousands of creditors.
“Many rehabilitation creditors still have not received their repayments because they have not completed the necessary procedures for receiving repayments. Additionally, a considerable number of rehabilitation creditors have not received their repayments due to various reasons, such as issues arising during the repayments process,” Mt. Gox explained.
This process has been an agonizing journey for creditors, filled with delays, legal complications, and financial uncertainty. The repayment saga continues, fueling concerns over market volatility. However, analysts suggest that the postponement could be delaying a potential sell-off.
“$4 billion payment selling pressure now shifted to 2025,” one user shared on X.
Read more: Who Owns the Most Bitcoin in 2024?
According to data on Arkham, Mt. Gox still holds 44,378 BTC, which is valued at approximately $3.05 billion. As the market continues to advance, events like Mt. Gox’s transfers serve as reminders of the industry’s turbulent past. For creditors, however, the wait remains, extending a wait that has already spanned nearly a decade.
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