- Elon Musk accused short-sellers of being ‘leeches’, citing their invasive tactics during a period of intense short-selling in 2018.
- Top investors including Bill Gates, Michael Burry, David Einhorn, and Jim Chanos have all previously bet against Tesla, resulting in clashes with Musk.
- Despite bearish predictions and criticisms, Tesla’s share price has significantly multiplied since the beginning of 2020, pushing its market capitalization above $850 billion.