Musk backs SpaceX and Tesla merger idea with combined Bitcoin holdings
Image: Crypto BriefingElon Musk said he supports the idea of merging Tesla with SpaceX during SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call. Both companies have formed special committees of independent directors to review the idea. Musk warned that a deal is not certain. SpaceX reported holding 18,712 BTC. A combined company would hold more than 30,000 BTC, and the reported total is 30,221 BTC.
Key points
- Musk said during SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call that he supports a merger with Tesla.
- SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees of independent directors to review a potential merger.
- Musk warned against assuming that a SpaceX and Tesla merger will definitely happen.
- A combined company would hold more than 30,000 BTC, with SpaceX reporting 18,712 BTC.
- The combined holdings would make the merged company one of the largest public corporate Bitcoin holders.
Why it matters
A merger would place more than 30,000 BTC inside one corporate group and create one of the largest public corporate Bitcoin holders. The companies have not confirmed a deal and Musk warned it is not certain.
What's unclear
The reports give different estimated values for a combined SpaceX and Tesla, about $3.5 trillion and about $3.6 trillion.
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Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla explore merger that would unite more than 30,000 Bitcoin
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Blockonomi
- Also reported by Crypto Briefing
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