Fundraising for "Impoverished" Elon Musk: An Ironic Flash Mob in XMoney
Users of social network X have launched an ironic flash mob in support of Elon Musk. They are sending small sums to the billionaire through the XMoney payment service, which Musk himself promotes. The joke quickly went viral amid a sharp decline in the businessman's capital — in just two weeks, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX lost his status as the first dollar trillionaire in history.
Joke Transfers and Musk's Reaction
A blogger under the nickname Corey published a screenshot of a $25 transaction. He accompanied his money transfer with a laconic note: "Buy coffee on me." In his post, he wrote: "Call me an idiot, but I just sent $25 directly to Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, via XMoney for no reason — just because I can."
Musk himself did not ignore this publication. He reacted to the transfer with a short reply: "Thanks." Some commenters stated they were ready to also send money if the billionaire responded to their posts. The joking initiative quickly turned into a mass flash mob within the new payment service.
Why Musk Lost the Trillionaire Title
The main reason for the wave of joke donations was the sudden drop in the businessman's income. Just two weeks after achieving trillionaire status amid rumors of a SpaceX IPO, Musk lost this title due to a massive sell-off on the stock market. The correction hit his two key assets hard: Tesla shares and his stake in SpaceX.
Musk became the world's only dollar trillionaire in June 2026. At its peak, his fortune reached $1.4 trillion. However, a global correction began on the stock market, affecting the technology sector and the artificial intelligence industry. Stock market fluctuations stripped the businessman of the symbolic title. Despite this, the founder of SpaceX confidently holds the first place in the ranking of the richest people on the planet. His capital still significantly exceeds the resources of his main competitors, including Jeff Bezos and Larry Page.
Analyst's comment: This flash mob is a vivid example of how quickly public perception changes. Musk, who just yesterday was a symbol of absolute wealth, today becomes an object of irony. But don't be fooled: losing $500 billion for him is nothing more than paper volatility. Real assets and control over key technology companies remain with him. XMoney, in turn, gets excellent PR, demonstrating its functionality for micropayments.