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. Especially after the U.S. elections, market volatility accelerated. Technological advancements and breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) marked the year, providing significant momentum to 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 earnings. Last year, this rate was 43%, but this year a broader base was observed.

Larry Ellison's Massive AI Investments

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

Elon Musk and His Record Wealth

Elon Musk made history by surpassing $600 billion in wealth through companies like SpaceX and Tesla. 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 figures like Gina Rinehart have managed to stand out with aggressive investments in the rare earth element market. Rinehart has increased her influence in the global supply chain. On the other hand, the Donald Trump family has gained significant profit 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 are questioning how Saylor's "crypto treasury" model will cope with the bear market.

These developments are noteworthy in terms of the factors affecting the increase and decrease in the wealth of global billionaires. How the star names will adapt to the changes experienced remains a topic of interest.