Elon Musk Halfway to Becoming World’s First Trillionaire — Report!

Reported by Marian opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Billionaire Elon Musk, currently the world’s richest individual, has reportedly crossed the 500 billion wealth mark, placing him nearly halfway to becoming the planet’s first trillionaire, according to Forbes. [1]

Wealth Milestone What It Means

• Musk’s net worth briefly reached 500.1 billion, before dipping to around 499.1 billion, per Forbes’ Real‑Time Billionaires tracker. [1]
• The milestone marks the first time in history a person has achieved the half‑trillion threshold. [1]
• Musk’s wealth is tied largely to his Tesla holdings, along with significant stakes in Space X and x AI

Trajectory Toward Trillionaire Status

• The phrase “halfway to a trillionaire” is symbolic — it’s based on the idea that500 billion is midway to 1 trillion. [1]
• Analysts note that for Musk to reach the1 trillion milestone, strong performance across his ventures (especially Tesla’s valuation and growth in SpaceX/xAI) will be essential. [2]
• Tesla recently proposed an ambitious compensation package that could push Musk’s net worth even further, if performance targets are met. [3]

Citations:

1. Philstar: www.philstar.com/business/2025/10/02/2476987/elon-musk-halfway-becoming-worlds-first-trillionaire-report?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Reuters: www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/musk-becomes-first-person-hit-net-worth-500-billion-2025-10-01/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/05/tesla-elon-musk-trillion-dollar-pay-package?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Managing Editor of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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