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Elon Musk Comments on Bitcoin’s Energy Basis Amid AI Debate
- Elon Musk's Tesla initially purchased $1.5 billion in bitcoin (BTC) in early 2021 and intended to accept it as payment.
- Tesla later reversed its decision due to environmental concerns about bitcoin's energy consumption.
- In mid-2022, Tesla sold 75% of its bitcoin holdings amid the crypto market downturn.
- Recently, Musk engaged with a Zerohedge post discussing the rise of gold, silver, and bitcoin due to global economic factors.
- Musk agreed with the notion that bitcoin is rooted in energy, contrasting it with fiat currency, which can be artificially created.
- Musk's engagement suggests he is attentive to discussions on currency "debasement" but his future involvement with bitcoin remains uncertain.