Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk recently highlighted a major market position: a ~1% short bet against Tesla totaling massive holdings that could have resulted in losses exceeding $10 billion by current valuations. The move underscores the scale of institutional positioning in tech stocks tied to the broader crypto-friendly ecosystem. Such large-scale short positions have become increasingly significant in market dynamics, with potential ripple effects across related asset classes and investor sentiment. The $10B+ swing illustrates how concentrated bets can dramatically shift depending on underlying asset performance and market conditions.

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AirdropHermitvip
· 2h ago
A short position of 1 billion USD is really crazy. I bet this guy is now regretting it to the point of eating his own intestines.
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HashBardvip
· 23h ago
so a $10b short against tesla just vibes in the institutional poetry of it all... the narrative arc writes itself doesn't it
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VitalikFanboy42vip
· 23h ago
Billions-level position fluctuations... That's why institutions can't sleep at night.
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UnruggableChadvip
· 23h ago
Wow, a loss of 1 billion? These institutional players really aren’t afraid of death. --- Tesla is losing so much that it still dares to continue betting? That’s a bold move. --- That’s why I only trade small positions; large players collapse immediately after a single misjudgment. --- Just 1% short positions from institutions can cause a loss of 10 billion level; how can retail investors survive? --- A typical "too big to fail" illusion, and in the end, the market teaches them a lesson. --- Tesla’s recent surge is truly incredible; those who shorted should reflect on their lives.
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GmGmNoGnvip
· 12-17 19:33
Short selling Tesla for 1 billion? This guy really dares to play, betting on Musk to crash...
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GamefiGreenievip
· 12-17 19:31
1 billion liquidation? Elon Musk is playing a big game, the bears are about to cry.
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