On November 17, 2025, it was reported that billionaire investor Peter Thiel's fund, Thiel Macro LLC, reduced its Tesla (TSLA) stake by over 76% in Q3 2025, selling 207,613 shares and retaining only 65,000. This move coincides with Elon Musk urging shareholders to 'hold on' and publicly warning short sellers, including Bill Gates, to close their positions[1]. The news highlights shifting sentiment among high-profile investors and comes amid broader market caution, with Thiel's fund also exiting Nvidia and Vistra Energy in favor of traditional tech stocks. Despite the sale, commentary suggests the move reflects general market risk aversion rather than Tesla-specific fundamentals[1]. TSLA closed at $408.92 (+1.13%) on November 17, 2025, showing resilience despite the headline.