Elon Musk Sells $8.5 Billion Worth of Tesla Stock in Just One Day In a surprise move, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has sold a staggering $8.5 billion worth of Tesla stock in a single day, sparking concerns about the company's future and the motivations behind the sudden sale. The massive stock dump comes as Tesla's stock price continues to soar, with the company's valuation reaching new heights. The sale, which is one of the largest single-day stock dumps in history, has left investors and analysts scrambling to understand the reasoning behind Musk's decision. As Tesla's CEO and largest shareholder, Musk's actions are closely watched by the market, and this latest move is likely to have significant implications for the company's future direction.