How Much Bitcoin Does Elon Musk Own? Musk, Tesla and SpaceX Holdings (2026)
Elon Musk's last public figure for his own Bitcoin is 0.25 BTC, which he said in a February 2019 post on X was sent to him by a friend years earlier.
The companies he runs hold far more: Tesla held 11,509 BTC and SpaceX held 18,712 BTC as of September 30, 2026, according to their quarterly reports to the SEC.
Together that is 30,221 BTC, while no newer figure for Musk himself was found in his posts or his companies' filings.
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Key Takeaways:
- Musk said on X in February 2019 that he owned only 0.25 BTC, sent to him by a friend several years earlier.
- Tesla held 11,509 BTC, with an acquisition cost of $386 million, as of September 30, 2026.
- SpaceX held 18,712 BTC, with a cost basis of $661 million, as of September 30, 2026.
- Tesla invested $1.50 billion in bitcoin in early 2021 and had converted about 75% of its purchases into cash by mid-2022.
- Bitcoin giveaways that use Musk's name are scams.
How Much Bitcoin Does Elon Musk Own?
Elon Musk has said he personally owns 0.25 BTC, while Tesla and SpaceX together held 30,221 BTC as of September 30, 2026.
| Holder | Bitcoin held | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon Musk (personal) | 0.25 BTC | February 21, 2019 | Musk's post on X |
| Tesla | 11,509 BTC | September 30, 2026 | Tesla Form 10-Q |
| SpaceX | 18,712 BTC | September 30, 2026 | SpaceX Form 10-Q |
Musk's personal holdings are private, and he is not required to report them.
In a February 22, 2018 post on X, he wrote that he owned no cryptocurrency apart from 0.25 BTC a friend had sent him many years before.
A year later, in a February 21, 2019 post, he said he still owned only 0.25 BTC.
No later figure from Musk himself was found, so larger numbers quoted elsewhere for his personal holdings are estimates.
How Much Bitcoin Does Tesla Own?
Tesla held 11,509 BTC as of September 30, 2026, at an acquisition cost of $386 million, according to its third-quarter 2026 Form 10-Q.
The same filing reports 11,509 BTC at December 31, 2025, so the count was unchanged at both dates.
Tesla first disclosed in its annual report filed in February 2021 that it had invested an aggregate $1.50 billion in bitcoin.
In its second-quarter 2022 update, Tesla said it had converted about 75% of its Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency, adding $936 million of cash.
Tesla reports its digital assets at fair value each quarter, so the dollar figure in its filings moves with the Bitcoin price even when the number of coins does not.
How Much Bitcoin Does SpaceX Own?
SpaceX held 18,712 BTC as of September 30, 2026, with a cost basis of $661 million, according to its third-quarter 2026 Form 10-Q.
The same filing reports 18,712 BTC at December 31, 2025, so its count was also the same at both dates.
These figures come from the quarterly reports SpaceX began filing after becoming a public company in 2026.
That makes SpaceX the larger Bitcoin holder of the two companies, with about 1.6 times as many coins as Tesla.
How the two companies compare with the largest holders is covered in who owns the most Bitcoin.
Elon Musk's Bitcoin Timeline
Musk's Bitcoin story runs from a 0.25 BTC gift to two corporate Bitcoin treasuries holding more than 30,000 BTC.
| Date | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2018 | Musk says he owns no crypto apart from 0.25 BTC from a friend | Post on X |
| February 21, 2019 | Musk says he still owns only 0.25 BTC | Post on X |
| February 8, 2021 | Tesla's annual report discloses $1.50 billion invested in bitcoin | Tesla Form 10-K |
| May 12, 2021 | Musk posts that Tesla has suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin | Post on X |
| July 20, 2022 | Tesla says it has converted about 75% of its Bitcoin purchases into fiat | Tesla Q2 2022 update |
| September 30, 2026 | Tesla reports 11,509 BTC and SpaceX reports 18,712 BTC | Form 10-Q filings |
How Did Musk's Posts Affect the Bitcoin Price?
Musk's posts have lined up with some sharp Bitcoin moves, although price data alone cannot show how much any single post caused.
On May 12, 2021, Musk posted that Tesla had suspended car purchases using Bitcoin, citing the fossil fuels used in mining.
Bitcoin opened that day at $56,714.53 and closed at $49,150.53, a 13.3% drop, and it traded as low as $46,980.02 on May 13, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Tesla converted most of its Bitcoin into cash a year later, in the second quarter of 2022.
The wider reasons the price falls are covered in why Bitcoin drops.
Elon Musk Bitcoin Scam Warning
Fake Bitcoin giveaways that use Musk's name, face or voice are a type of Bitcoin scam: they ask you to send crypto first and promise to send back more.
Treat any offer that asks you to send crypto to receive more crypto as a scam, whoever is named in it.
Common warning signs include:
- A promise to double or multiply whatever you send.
- A countdown timer or "limited spots" to rush you.
- A video or livestream that looks like Musk but runs on an unfamiliar channel.
- A wallet address or QR code shared in comments or direct messages.
For news about Tesla, go to Tesla's investor relations site rather than a link someone sends you.
In the U.S., you can report crypto scams to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
FAQ
How much Bitcoin does Elon Musk own?
Musk's last public figure for his own Bitcoin is 0.25 BTC, from a February 2019 post on X, and no newer personal figure was found.
Does Elon Musk own Bitcoin through his companies?
Yes, Tesla held 11,509 BTC and SpaceX held 18,712 BTC as of September 30, 2026, a total of 30,221 BTC.
How much Bitcoin does Tesla own?
Tesla held 11,509 BTC as of September 30, 2026, according to its Form 10-Q.
How much Bitcoin does SpaceX own?
SpaceX held 18,712 BTC as of September 30, 2026, according to its Form 10-Q.
Did Tesla sell its Bitcoin?
Tesla said it had converted about 75% of its Bitcoin purchases into cash by the end of June 2022, and it still held 11,509 BTC in September 2026.
Did Elon Musk create Bitcoin?
No, Bitcoin was launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, whose real identity is unknown.
Is Elon Musk giving away free Bitcoin?
Bitcoin giveaways that use Musk's name are scams, so never send crypto to anyone who promises to send more back.
Conclusion
On the record, Musk's own Bitcoin is small: 0.25 BTC is the last figure he gave, in 2019.
The large holdings sit in his companies, with Tesla at 11,509 BTC and SpaceX at 18,712 BTC as of September 30, 2026.
Both companies report their holdings every quarter, so their SEC filings are the place to check for changes.
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