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Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his company SpaceX surged during its stock market debut. According to BBC News, Musk’s total net worth reached $1.11 trillion following SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO), which valued the company at $2.2 trillion.

SpaceX’s shares were initially priced at $135 but opened at $150, peaking at $176.50. The IPO raised $75 billion from investors before trading commenced, with shares closing at approximately $161. Musk’s 42% stake in SpaceX grants him significant control over the company, which is involved in rocket launches, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence.

Musk’s newfound wealth has ignited discussions about wealth inequality, as his net worth is comparable to the entire economic output of countries like Poland or Switzerland. Critics, including U.S. senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, have condemned this milestone, arguing it highlights the need for wealth taxes.

While Musk’s trillionaire status is largely theoretical, as it is tied to stock values he cannot liquidate for at least a year, the IPO has reportedly created millionaires among over 4,400 current and former SpaceX employees. Despite its high valuation, SpaceX is currently unprofitable, having lost over $9 billion in 2025 and 2026 due to extensive investments in AI and infrastructure.

Investors remain optimistic about SpaceX’s long-term prospects, with the company’s mission to establish a lunar economy and make life multiplanetary. However, this ambition is fraught with uncertainty, as many of its initiatives involve unproven technologies. Analysts caution that the surge in share prices may be driven more by hype than by solid financial fundamentals.