Elon Musk wealth jumps by $84 billion in 24 hours

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly seen an unprecedented surge in his personal wealth following a major corporate move involving SpaceX and its artificial intelligence arm, xAI.

According to estimates cited by Forbes, SpaceX completed a large-scale acquisition of xAI, creating a combined entity valued at around $1.25 trillion. The deal is described by analysts as one of the most significant consolidations between aerospace and artificial intelligence to date.

As a result, Musk’s net worth is estimated to have jumped by roughly $84 billion in a short period, pushing his total wealth to about $852 billion, an amount that would place him far ahead of all other individuals globally, based on current rankings.

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The transaction appears to have reshaped Musk’s investment portfolio. Tesla is no longer viewed as the sole driver of his fortune, with estimates suggesting he now owns close to 43 percent of the newly formed SpaceX–xAI entity, which combines orbital launch capabilities with advanced artificial intelligence development.

SpaceX emerges as top asset

Following the deal, SpaceX is now considered Musk’s largest single asset, surpassing his other holdings by a wide margin.

Musk’s stake in Tesla is still valued at around $178 billion, in addition to stock options estimated at about $124 billion. Market attention, however, remains focused on Tesla’s long-debated executive compensation package.

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That package, which shareholders linked to ambitious long-term goals such as missions to Mars, could potentially add substantially to Musk’s wealth if Tesla’s valuation were to multiply several times over the next decade, according to market projections.

Record-breaking trajectory

Over the past four months, Musk has reportedly crossed several historic financial milestones, moving from the $500 billion range in October 2025 to surpassing $700 billion after court decisions restored his stock rights in key companies.

Current estimates indicate that Musk’s wealth exceeds that of his closest competitor, Google co-founder Larry Page, by nearly $578 billion.

With valuations continuing to climb at a rapid pace, financial observers say the possibility of the world’s first trillionaire is no longer theoretical but increasingly plausible, depending on market performance and regulatory outcomes.