The 3,000 Club: Billionaires Hit $18.3 Trillion While the Rest of the World Holds Its Breath 🌍💰
While most of us were checking price tags at the grocery store in 2025, the world’s ultra-wealthy weren’t just "doing okay"—they were breaking records.
According to the latest Oxfam report, the global billionaire count has officially crossed the 3,000 mark. Even more staggering? Their collective net worth surged by 16% in just one year, landing at a monumental $18.3 trillion. $BTC
The Fast Facts:
The AI Gold Rush: A massive chunk of this growth was fueled by the explosion of Artificial Intelligence and tech valuations.
The Gap: The wealth of the top 12 billionaires now equals that of the bottom 4.1 billion people on the planet. $SOL
A New Peak: 2025 saw the birth of the first "half-trillionaire," marking a level of individual wealth never before seen in modern history.
Why It Matters
Oxfam’s report, “Resisting the Rule of the Rich,” isn't just about big numbers; it’s a wake-up call regarding economic balance. While billionaire fortunes grew three times faster than usual last year, global poverty rates remain stubbornly high, and the cost of living continues to squeeze the middle class. $C98
The debate is no longer just about who has the most money—it’s about how that concentration of wealth shapes our laws, our climate, and our future..