The newest global billionaire rankings have landed like a thunderclap, and as always, all eyes are on Elon Musk. Despite shedding a jaw-dropping $122,000,000,000 from his net worth in recent months—a figure that could bankroll a small nation—Musk somehow still reigns supreme at the top of the global wealth hierarchy. According to the latest data, Musk’s current net worth has climbed back to an astonishing $386.5 billion.
But don’t be fooled. The number one spot doesn’t necessarily mean Musk is safe. In fact, one figure in the top 10 is quietly amassing power, wealth, and momentum, and insiders are whispering that Musk should be worried.
Musk’s empire is as expansive as ever—Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and the platform formerly known as Twitter, now simply X. After a rough patch in early April, Tesla stock rebounded by about 7% by month’s end, cushioning Musk’s position and adding $46 billion back to his fortune. It’s a comeback that reads like a scripted redemption arc: investors cheered when Musk pledged to spend less time on his controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and more time back at Tesla’s helm.
The market responded like a loyal army returning to its king, lifting Musk above the fray once again.
Yet even as he stands alone at the summit of global wealth, the mountain beneath him is shifting. Jeff Bezos, holding tight to the No. 2 spot with $201.6 billion, may not seem like a threat with that $185 billion gap.
