Crypto

Is this the beginning of the end for bitcoin?

Published

11 months ago

July 22, 2022

William Howard

Concerns investors will lose faith in the crypto following Tesla’s sell-off

Tesla’s bitcoin sell-off has analysts concerned, after the company dumped $936 million worth of crypto, or 75% of its total holdings.

Following the news – the crypto’s price dropped and gains seen just last week were brought back down to earth.

BREAKING: Tesla, $TSLA earning reports reveals they sold 75% of their #Bitcoin worth $936 million.
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 20, 2022

So now the world’s biggest EV manufacturer has dropped the majority of its Bitcoin stake, should we all be doing the same?

On an earnings call, Musk said his company dumped its holdings due to the uncertainty around China’s Covid lockdowns.

He noted it’s important for Tesla to maximise its cashposition during this difficult economic period.

“The reason we sold a bunch of our bitcoin holdings was that we were uncertain as to when the Covid lockdowns in China would alleviate. So it was important for us to maximise our cash position.”
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But does this really stack up? Or is it just an excuse following a nice rally?

Up until Wednesday, the last week had been good for Bitcoin, gaining 12 per cent in just seven days.

While other cryptos including ethereum and solana surged even more dramatically.

Musk says his company is still open to increasing bitcoin holdings in future.

But some analysts predict other big investors will use Tesla’s bitcoin sale as a justification to offload their own digital coins and send the price even lower.

“We are certainly open to increasing our bitcoin holdings in future, so this should not be taken as some verdict on bitcoin. It’s just that we were concerned about overall liquidity for the company.”
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They say like or not Musk can move markets and this is something to be conscious of.

But while the Tesla sell-off caught many off guard, analysts also stress this isn’t game over for Bitcoin and ebbs and flows are all just part of the market.

“The Tesla sell-off can trigger a new wave of related dumping from corporate bitcoin holders, most of which might also be distressed by the ongoing global economic downturn.”
ANDREY DIYAKONOV FROM CHOISE.COM SPEAKING TO CNN

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William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Is the metaverse the future of social network?

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7 days ago

May 30, 2023

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U.S. firms like Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Microsoft are going all in on the metaverse. Meanwhile, Chinese companies appear to be taking a more cautious approach amid tighter regulation.

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Who will win the global metaverse race?

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7 days ago

May 30, 2023

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China is looking to invest in the metaverse market as numerous cities rollout policy proposals.

Technology continues to change our lives forever.

As new advancements are released to the public—safety continues to be a major concern.

People are interacting with computers in a different way, with the word Metaverse becoming a buzzword in both the tech and business industries.

While the term, “metaverse” is broad, it refers to a set of digital spaces online—including 3D—that allows people to do many things from socializing and learning to interacting and collaborating.

Analysts say it’s the next evolution in social connection and the successor to the mobile internet.

According to Morgan Stanley, the metaverse market could be worth $8 trillion in the future.

China’s technology giants are investing in the metavese and recently, numerous Chinese cities have announced policy proposals to attract and support metaverse companies.

This comes after tense year of regulatory scrutiny on the countries tech sector.

The Chinese city of Zhengzhou recently announced a series of policy proposals to support metaverse companies operating in the region.

The initiative involves the municipal government establishing a nearly $1.5 billion dedicated fund in an effort to foster growth and development in the industry.

So, is the metaverse taking the world by storm?

Oz Sultan from the Sultan Interactive Group joins us to discuss. #china #metaverse #veronicadudo #ozsultan #regulation #crypto #tech