In a stunning reversal of fortune, Elon Musk has lost his trillionaire status after a global tech rout wiped billions from his net worth this week. Sources close to the billionaire suggest he is now considering increasingly creative solutions to recover his losses—including liquidating real estate he does not technically own yet.
Musk’s wealth, which had briefly crossed the trillion-dollar threshold on paper, evaporated faster than a SpaceX rocket on a windy day. The global tech selloff hit hard, and investors suddenly remembered that having a very large number of followers on X does not actually make you immune to market gravity.
When reached for comment, Musk reportedly began drafting a listing for Mars on Facebook Marketplace, complete with photos and a price tag of “$800 billion or best offer.” The property description allegedly reads: “Fixer-upper with potential. Some assembly required. Bring your own atmosphere.”
Friends say he has also explored selling naming rights to Earth’s moon and is considering a GoFundMe for a smaller, more affordable rocket. One insider joked that Musk is now checking the couch cushions in his Starship for loose change.
The incident serves as a reminder that even the wealthiest among us are not immune to the basic laws of markets—or physics. And that sometimes, the best entrepreneurial move is simply waiting for the next bubble.