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Elon Musk\u2019s fortune has climbed past $600 billion for the first time, setting a new record after a surge in the value of his privately held space company, SpaceX.<\/a><\/p>\n Musk is now worth about $638 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The increase follows a recent insider share sale that valued SpaceX at roughly $800 billion, making it the world\u2019s most valuable private company.<\/p>\n The calculation marks the first time Bloomberg\u2019s wealth index has placed an individual\u2019s net worth above $600 billion. Musk, 54, has steadily pulled further ahead of other billionaires as SpaceX becomes a larger driver of his wealth.<\/p>\n SpaceX valuation drives record wealth<\/p>\n Musk founded SpaceX and serves as its chief executive officer. The company is based in Starbase, Texas, and has grown into a cornerstone of his financial holdings. Investors say the latest valuation reflects confidence in SpaceX\u2019s long-term prospects, from commercial rocket launches<\/a> to satellite-based internet services.<\/p>\n The transaction that set the new valuation was not a public offering. Instead, it was a secondary share sale that allowed employees and early investors to sell shares at the updated price. Such sales often establish new benchmarks for private companies without exposing them to public markets.<\/p>\n Musk\u2019s stake and liquidity limits<\/p>\n Musk<\/a> owns about 42% of SpaceX. After applying a liquidity discount used for private firms, that stake is valued at roughly $317 billion. Because SpaceX shares are not publicly traded, much of Musk\u2019s wealth remains tied to company equity rather than cash.<\/p>\n Elon Musk is now worth a record $677 billion<\/p>\n His fortune grew by another $168 billion following SpaceX’s latest tender offer<\/p>\n He’s the first person to cross the $600 billion mark. No one else has ever been worth $500 billion pic.twitter.com\/rYCUnfZd1W<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Morning Brew \u2615\ufe0f (@MorningBrew) December 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Despite those limits, the latest calculation pushes Musk into uncharted territory. It is the highest net worth ever recorded by Bloomberg\u2019s index.<\/p>\n A rapid rise in billionaire rankings<\/p>\n Musk first crossed the $100 billion mark in 2020, driven largely by gains in Tesla<\/a> Inc., where he is also chief executive officer. When Bloomberg added him to its wealth index in 2013, his net worth was estimated at $4.8 billion.<\/p>\n The scale of the increase highlights how quickly wealth can accumulate when private and public technology companies surge in value.<\/p>\n SpaceX\u2019s growing reach in space and connectivity<\/p>\n SpaceX has become the dominant force in the orbital launch industry. Its Falcon 9 rockets regularly carry satellites, cargo, and astronauts into orbit for government and commercial customers.<\/p>\n The company also operates Starlink, a fast-growing satellite network that provides broadband internet access in remote and underserved regions around the world.<\/p>\n In July, an earlier secondary share sale valued SpaceX at about $400 billion. The sharp rise since then reflects strong investor demand and confidence in the company\u2019s expanding operations.<\/p>\n IPO speculation and future growth<\/p>\n Musk\u2019s<\/a> fortune could rise further if SpaceX moves ahead with a long-discussed initial public offering. The company has been linked to a potential valuation of about $1.5 trillion if it lists as early as next year.<\/p>\n Elon Musk just confirmed the most INSANE IPO in history.<\/p>\n SpaceX is going public in 2026.<\/p>\n $1.5 TRILLION valuation. Raising $30+ billion.<\/p>\n That’s the biggest IPO ever made. Beating Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion record from 2019.<\/p>\n But here’s what everyone’s missing:<\/p>\n This isn’t about\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/l0WXQJrzby<\/a><\/p>\n