Elon Musk, the mysterious CEO of Tesla, shocked the world of finance only seven minutes ago with a cryptic and alarming declaration on the future of his electric car empire. During an improvised press conference broadcast live on Twitter X, Musk’s words were as disturbing as it is vague. “We are passed off …” he said, with the voice that turned off and the gaze fixed in the distance. Journalists and spectators desperately tried to interpret the meaning of his threatening warning. Within a few moments, the Tesla actions collapsed, the investors panicked and online began to circulate unbridled speculations on what could happen behind the closed doors of the company’s headquarters.

The announcement came suddenly. This morning Tesla was getting up after the news of strong quarterly sales and the ambitious opening plans of new factories in Asia. Analysts were optimistic and included another record year for the company, for some time one of the favorites from the technological and automotive sectors. But the sudden change of Musk tone instantly destroyed this safety. The reactions on social media, in particular on Twitter X, ranged from disbelief to pure fear. “Is this the end of Tesla?” He wrote a user, while another hypothesized: “He knows something that we ignore: the collapse is imminent”.

Musk’s dramatic statements are well known, but this seems different. No usual smiles, no tweets that would have caught the blow with humor or challenge. Instead, he abruptly interrupted the press conference after less than two minutes, leaving his visibly nervous team as they accompanied him out of the stage. Sources close to Tesla report that employees were as surprised as the public. “We had no idea what it would happen,” said an anonymous engineer to a journalist. “This morning everything seemed in place, now people are in panic.”

The theories on the reasons that have pushed Musk to declare this are spreading with wildfire. Some underline the problems of the supply chain that afflict the automotive industry for years and suggest that Tesla could be faced with an insurmountable obstacle. Others whisper of internal conflicts and circulate voices of mass resignation among the top managers. A particularly extravagant theory claims that Musk has discovered a fatal defect in the Tesla batteries technology, which could frustrate years of innovation. So far there is no evidence in support of these statements, but the lack of clarity by Musk or his team only makes the chaos feed.

Investors, already nervous due to the recent volatility of the market, reacted immediately. Tesla shares dropped 15% in the After-hours courses, with a consequent market value of billions. Trading platforms have reported an increase in sales orders and also cryptocurrency markets, often associated with Musk’s influence, have undergone a collapse, with the price of Bitcoin in particular in strong decline. “This is a catastrophe,” said a hedge fund manager who preferred to remain anonymous. “If it does not clarify the question as soon as possible, the damage could be irreversible”.

Twitter X, where Musk has long had an important vocal presence, has become the center of the current drama. The posts that analyze each of his word collect millions of views, while memes of ships that sink and apocalyptic scenarios circulate together with series discussions on the future sustainability of Tesla. Some users defend Musk, claiming that this is just another of his eccentric moves to shake the status quo. “Play 4D chess,” wrote a supporter. “Wait the twist.” Others are less optimistic and accuse him of having brought his own company to ruin for unknown reasons.

So far the official Tesla channels have remained silent. No press release, no follow-up declaration: only the echo of Musk’s words hovers in the air. The world is waiting for answers, but if the story is an indication, Musk will probably leave us on the thorns for a while. Whether it’s a real crisis or a calculated stratagem, one thing is clear: the man who transformed Tesla into a worldwide has led the company into unexplored territories in just seven minutes. For better or for worse, all eyes are focused on him.