# 3 reasons why Bitcoin doesn’t care about Elon Musk
“# 3 reasons why Bitcoin doesn’t care about Elon Musk ” Bitcoin (BTC) dived 17% when Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized its energy consumption — but it’s already bouncing back. On May 13, fresh from its dip to $45,60, BTC/USD is trading above $51,000, having regained over half its lost ground. With the drama still…