The ongoing battle for the title of the second-wealthiest person in the world between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos continues to make headlines. As of Tuesday, Musk has once again overtaken Bezos, with an estimated net worth of $198.1 billion, making him not only the second-wealthiest person in the world but also the wealthiest person in the U.S. This marks the 12th switch in March alone, with the pair constantly flip-flopping for the coveted title.
The latest switch occurred on March 27, when Musk’s net worth rose by $1.7 billion, surpassing Bezos, whose net worth only rose by $708 million. Just the day before, Bezos had briefly overtaken Musk despite his net worth dropping by $1.3 billion, while Musk’s net worth increased by $2.8 billion. This seesaw battle has been a recurring theme throughout the month, with both billionaires constantly vying for the top spot in the wealth rankings.
The back-and-forth between Musk and Bezos dates back to March 6 when Bezos briefly overtook Musk due to Tesla’s stock market woes. However, Musk quickly regained his status as the richest person in the U.S. Since then, the two have been trading places on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaire List, with Musk regaining the second wealthiest spot on multiple occasions throughout March.
Forbes estimates Musk’s net worth to be around $193.8 billion, while Bezos’ net worth is estimated to be around $196.8 billion. Bezos’ wealth resurgence has led to a month-long jostle for the top rankings, with both billionaires constantly overtaking each other. This constant battle has been a topic of interest for many, as both Musk and Bezos continue to make headlines with their ever-changing fortunes.
As of now, Musk remains the wealthiest person in the U.S., with Bezos trailing closely behind. The rivalry between the two billionaires shows no signs of slowing down, as they continue to compete for the title of the second-wealthiest person in the world. With the wealth rankings constantly changing, it remains to be seen who will ultimately emerge as the victor in this ongoing feud for the top spot.
