“Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about 😔”
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The statement came at a moment when Musk became the first person in history to reach a personal net worth above $800 billion, driven by the merger of his companies SpaceX and xAI.

How Elon Musk Hit a Record $800 Billion Net Worth

According to Forbes and Bloomberg estimates, the surge stems from the merger that valued the combined SpaceX-xAI entity at $1.25 trillion.

• Prior to the merger, SpaceX was valued at roughly $800 billion (Musk’s ~42% stake worth about $336 billion).
• xAI was valued at $230 billion (Musk’s ~49% stake worth around $122 billion).

With this leap, Musk is now on track to become the world’s first trillionaire in the near future.

Timeline of Elon Musk’s Recent Wealth Milestones

• October: Surpassed $500 billion as Tesla shares soared.
• December: Climbed past $600–700 billion with a new SpaceX valuation and restored Tesla stock options.
• February 2026: First person ever above $800 billion.

Why Money Isn’t Everything: Elon Musk’s Perspective

Despite his enormous wealth, Elon Musk has repeatedly emphasized that money is not his primary motivation.

His focus remains on ambitious global challenges: colonizing Mars through SpaceX, advancing artificial intelligence at xAI, accelerating the shift to electric vehicles with Tesla, and protecting free speech on X.

This latest post serves as a powerful reminder—even for the richest person alive—that true fulfillment comes from pursuing meaningful goals and making a lasting impact on humanity’s future, not from accumulating billions.