Peter Thiel slashes Tesla Holdings amid Elon Musk’s warning

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel has dramatically reduced his holdings in Tesla, cutting his position just as Elon Musk urged shareholders to remain patient and resist panic-selling.

A new Q3 2025 filing shows that Thiel’s fund, Thiel Macro LLC, sold 207,613 Tesla shares during the quarter, trimming its stake by more than 76% and leaving just 65,000 shares.

The move raised eyebrows, given Thiel’s long-standing relationship with Musk, dating back to their PayPal days.

In recent weeks, the tech billionaire has publicly warned shorts and critics betting against Tesla, telling investors to “hold on” as the company eyes major new projects.

Musk even issued a pointed remark to Gates regarding his historic short position against Tesla, saying he “had better” close it out soon.

Despite their personal ties, Thiel appears to be charting his own course, not only reducing his Tesla exposure but also exiting major positions like Nvidia and Vistra Energy.

At the same time, his fund has shifted toward more traditional Big Tech holdings, including Apple and Microsoft.

Still, the timing of Peter Thiel’s Tesla exit stands in sharp contrast to Musk’s continued insistence that Tesla remains positioned for long-term growth.