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ELON MUSK'S WEALTH REPORTEDLY HITS $1.3 TRILLION AS SPACEX STOCK SURGES AFTER HISTORIC IPO

Elon Musk has reportedly become the first person in history to cross the $1 trillion net worth mark, with new reports estimating his fortune at an astonishing $1.3 trillion following a massive rally in SpaceX shares after the company's stock market debut.

According to Pulse, Musk's personal wealth increased by a over $100 billion in a single day as investors rushed into SpaceX stock, sending the aerospace giant's valuation briefly above the $3 trillion mark during trading.

SpaceX, which recently launched on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SPCX, reportedly raised about $75 billion in what has been described as the largest Initial Public Offering (IPO) ever recorded. Investor demand was said to have exceeded $350 billion, highlighting the enormous enthusiasm surrounding the company.

The surge in valuation has further strengthened Musk's position as the world's richest individual, placing him far ahead of every other billionaire on the planet. Reports suggest his fortune is now worth roughly two thirds of the combined wealth of the next nine richest people.

Much of SpaceX's appeal comes from its dominance in commercial satellite launches, its rapidly expanding Starlink internet network, major government contracts, and ambitious plans for future space exploration. The company is also reported to hold more than 18,000 Bitcoin, making it one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.

Several institutional investors have also moved aggressively into the stock. Investment firm ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, reportedly acquired millions of SpaceX shares shortly after trading began, signaling strong confidence in the company's long term growth potential.

Despite the excitement, some analysts have urged caution. They argue that SpaceX's valuation may have risen faster than its underlying financial performance and warn that investor enthusiasm could cool as the market settles after the IPO.

One important point to note is that the reported $1.3 trillion net worth figure has not yet been confirmed by major wealth trackers such as Forbes or Bloomberg. If verified, it would represent one of the most extraordinary wealth milestones ever recorded in modern financial history.

Source:
https://www.pulse.ng/story/elon-musks-net-worth-surges-to-dollar13-trillion-as-spacex-stock-rally-continues-2026061610050221291


Nairalanders. What do you think?

Like if you want God to change your financial status

Who God don blessed.. no one can curse.

Great... that's a remarkable feat

I just want to remind the world that an African man is the richest man in the world.


Mansa Musa of Mali once did it

Baba God! This man no get two heads o

Who knew we would be seeing trillionaires in our lifetime. Before you know it, others will start crossing the 13 figure benchmark.


**UPDATE**

One thing people need to understand is this: wealth is not the same thing as cash. Some people say Elon Musk’s wealth is not real because it is not all sitting in a bank account. That is a poor understanding of how serious wealth works. The richest people in the world do not keep most of their wealth as cash. They keep it in ownership. Shares are wealth. Equity is wealth. Companies are wealth. Property is wealth. Assets are wealth.

If Musk wants to buy a $500 million private island, he does not need to have $500 million lying idle in his account. He can borrow against a small part of his equity, use that money to buy the island, and now he owns another asset. The same principle applies to houses, cars, private jets, yachts, companies, land, infrastructure or any major acquisition. He does not have to sell his shares unless he chooses to. His assets and net worth give him access to credit because lenders know there is real value behind the loan.
He can then service that loan from cash flow, business profits, salary, refinancing, or other income. And if his companies and investments continue growing faster than the cost of borrowing, he will still become richer overall while owning the asset.

That is the difference between cash thinking and asset thinking. Many people think buying something means money has disappeared. Wealthy people think differently. They look at assets, liabilities, collateral, cash flow, appreciation and control.

So no, Musk does not need billions sitting in a current account for his wealth to be real. His wealth is real enough for banks to lend against it. Real enough to buy assets. Real enough to attract investors. Real enough to create more financial power.
Paper wealth does not mean fake wealth. It means ownership. And ownership is one of the strongest forms of wealth in the world.

If he likes, he can have Zillions, we don’t care. He is still a very sad man just like the ordinary man on the streets

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As expected and 2 Trillion loading

Nawa oo.

Just 0.00001% can change alot of people's life for life.

That is the way to go guy!"Rich people are more focused on their net worth while poor people are more focused on their working income."

I got to know while reading the book titled: "The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" that net worth has four factors which are: Income,savings, investments,and simplification.Simplification which is strangest factor among them means decreasing your cost of living in order to increase your savings and investment.

simpleseyi:
If he likes, he can have Zillions, we don’t care. He is still a very sad man just like the ordinary man on the streets

Actually bro
We only pray for our own fortunes 🙏

Diamonddris:
Like if you want God to change your financial status

zukwanu nkebu Ike

Five more

That's N1,799,200,000,000,000 at the rate of N1,364

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USA like hyping themselves

dododawa1:
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USA like hyping themselves

money itself na hype

U don't know?

When it's your turn, make you add more body count


Make more money,

Put love for woman last

Nigerians liking money doesnt mean u will make money. Adding value to humanity is the secret

God when, the rich keeps on getting richer.

He says his mind. If u are straightforward you go make am

ademasta:
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just like tinubu is a media president.

This man can finance Nigeria budget for years.
God bless America
God bless Nigeria
Haters kiss live wire

Hahahahaha
I laugh in Swahili

I have nothing more to say

Diamonddris:
Like if you want God to change your financial status

Elon did not like any status or look for miracles but worked for it

This shows how his wealth growing in billions of dollars weekly. He's enslaving money for whatever he wants, he has been blessed since when he was born.

God is good, just believe in your self.

Omo!!! See money …. Just 1 million dollars is ok for me

Nice one

Great achievement

And he's living in a very small house

If na African man he will use 100 plots of land built his mansion

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frankblinkz:
I just want to remind the world that an African man is the richest man in the world.


Mansa Musa of Mali once did it

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Thank you.
You absolutely right.

Noted and congratulations to the money Man.

Adebisi444:
Who God don blessed.. no one can curse.

Mentality of average Nigerian. Paper money made by men for men's use has nothing to do with God.