If I understand Threads adoption, it is quite large compared to Mastodon. Will Mastodon be able to handle the load if Threads -- a commercial entity -- is not b

If I understand Threads adoption, it is quite large compared to Mastodon. Will Mastodon be able to handle the load if Threads -- a commercial entity -- is not blocked? I'm holding off on making the cynical conclusion about Threads' motivations.