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.