<p>Elon Musk’s net worth has hit $850 billion. He’s on track to become the world’s first trillionaire soon, thanks to SpaceX and Tesla.</p><img><p>Elon Musk’s net worth hit $850 billion as of Feb 2026, making him the first to pass the $800 billion mark. His wealth now exceeds that of Page, Brin, and Zuckerberg combined.</p><img><p>The key to Musk’s huge growth is the merger of SpaceX and xAI. Their combined value is now $1.25 trillion. Musk’s 43% stake is worth about $530 billion, making up 2/3 of his wealth.</p><img><p>Tesla is also key to Musk’s wealth. Despite market swings, his 12% stake is worth $178B. He also has $124B in stock options and a record-breaking pay package from shareholders.</p><img><p>Reuters and Kalshi predict a 75% chance Musk becomes the first trillionaire this year. 72% of traders see it happening by 2027. A SpaceX IPO could push his net worth to $1.5T.</p><img><p>Musk’s growth faces challenges. His xAI firm is under investigation for its ‘Grok’ chatbot and deepfakes. Regulatory hurdles and market shifts are minor obstacles to his trillionaire goal.</p>
