Record Increase in Global Wealth of the Rich in 2025

Record Increase in Global Billionaires' Wealth

In 2025, the massive increase in the wealth of global billionaires drew attention. Particularly after the U.S. elections, market movements accelerated. The technological advancements and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) that marked the year significantly boosted the wealth of leading billionaires.

Elon Musk and Larry Ellison: The Billionaire Duo

Elon Musk and Larry Ellison accounted for approximately 25% of the total gains. Last year, this ratio was 43%, but it was observed that this year it was spread over a broader base.

Larry Ellison's Massive AI Investments

The 81-year-old Ellison increased his operational weight in Oracle, becoming a significant player in current markets with investments in cloud services and artificial intelligence. Following a quarterly report published in September, his net worth increased by 89 billion dollars; this was recorded as the highest increase in a single day.

Elon Musk and Record Wealth

Elon Musk surpassed a wealth of 600 billion dollars through companies like SpaceX and Tesla, making history. If Musk achieves his ambitious growth targets for the coming years, his individual wealth is expected to exceed the "trillion dollar" mark.

Distribution of Global Wealth and New Players

New names like Gina Rinehart have managed to stand out with aggressive investments in the rare earth elements market. Rinehart has increased her influence in the global supply chain. On the other hand, the Trump family has made significant profits from their investments in crypto assets.

Waves in the Crypto World

In the first half of 2025, Michael Saylor and Strategy Inc. faced tough days due to fluctuations in Bitcoin value. Falling prices led to asset losses, while analysts questioned how Saylor's "crypto treasury" model would cope with a bear market.

These developments draw attention to the factors affecting the increase and decrease in the wealth of global billionaires. It remains to be seen how the star names will adapt to the changes.