Tesla-SpaceX Merger Talks Could Combine 30,221 Bitcoin

Elon Musk confirmed on SpaceX’s October 20 earnings call that Tesla and SpaceX have each formed special committees of independent directors to evaluate a potential merger, a combination that would bring 30,221 Bitcoin under a single corporate roof, according to Cryptoslate. Musk said he considers the combination a good idea but is not participating in negotiations due to his ownership stakes in both firms.

Bitcoin treasury implications

The combined Bitcoin holdings would rank sixth among publicly traded corporate treasuries, behind Strategy, Metaplanet, Twenty One Capital, MARA Holdings, and Strive, based on BitcoinTreasuries’ October 21 rankings and the companies’ disclosed holdings. Cointelegraph reported the merged entity would surpass crypto exchange Bullish in Bitcoin holdings.

The two companies have diverging cryptocurrency histories. Tesla bought $1,500 million in Bitcoin in 2021 before selling about 75% of its holdings the following year to strengthen liquidity. SpaceX acquired its position for roughly $661 million and valued its digital assets at $1,573 million as of September 30, down from $1,637 million at the end of 2025.

Financial and strategic context

SpaceX reported third-quarter revenue of $14.6 billion, up 161% year over year, driven largely by its Super Intelligence AI segment. The segment generated $7.6 billion in revenue, an 830% increase from a year earlier, making it the company’s largest revenue contributor, Cointelegraph reported. Decrypt noted SpaceX booked its first quarterly profit since going public, aided by renting AI server capacity to firms including Anthropic and Google.

Musk highlighted opportunities to integrate AI infrastructure, chip development, and manufacturing, including the jointly developed Terafab semiconductor project. JPMorgan cited overlapping engineering talent and AI infrastructure as compelling reasons to combine the businesses, and highlighted SpaceX’s approximately $2 trillion valuation as valuable acquisition currency.

JPMorgan identified Chinese regulatory approval as potentially the biggest obstacle to a merger. China accounts for roughly 20% of Tesla’s revenue, while SpaceX maintains extensive US defense relationships and operates Starlink, which lacks authorization in China. Analyst Gupta suggested Tesla could separate its Chinese operations under majority local ownership while retaining licensing arrangements.

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Wall Street analyst Dan Ives of Yorkville Ives & Co. told Reuters that Tesla shares would need to be valued around $550 apiece to win the vote, according to Decrypt. Tesla investor Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management puts the odds of a deal within two years at 95%, Decrypt reported.

Why it matters

A merger would create one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries under a single entity, potentially influencing how the combined company manages its cryptocurrency reserves given Tesla’s history of selling Bitcoin to preserve liquidity. The deal would also concentrate significant AI, space, and automotive assets under Musk’s control, raising national security and regulatory questions across Washington and Beijing. For Tesla shareholders, the transaction could offer a premium but requires a high approval threshold.

What to watch

Tesla’s annual meeting on December 3 and the special committees’ negotiations will determine whether a transaction moves forward. JPMorgan’s note and Barclays’ suggestion that an announcement could come before the meeting indicate that further details may emerge in the coming weeks.

Disclaimer: This article does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile and uncertain; readers should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.

Sources: CryptoSlate, Decrypt, Cointelegraph