Bitcoin FOMO? Tesla and these four stocks crushed BTC's gains in 2020
Coronavirus and renewable energy are among the triggers of huge dividends for holders of certain equities this year. Bitcoin (BTC) has wowed investors with all-time highs and year-to-date returns of over 200% — but there are stocks that still beat it.As of Dec. 22, markets' data shows that no fewer than five companies’ stocks have given investors better rewards than a Bitcoin position since the start of 2020.BTC/USD vs. TSLA, ZM, PTON, MRNA, ENPH. Source: TradingviewPeloton Interactive Inc.First pitting itself against Bitcoin and winning is an unlikely success story — fitness equipment....
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Tesla Realizes Gains of $64 Million From Bitcoin Sale
Tesla Inc. filed its second-quarter report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Monday.
The company explained that it converted about 75% of its bitcoin holdings into fiat currency, as Bitcoin.com News reported last week. The BTC conversion added $936 million of cash....