Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has hinted that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates could go bankrupt because of his investment in Tesla stock. Musk’s tweet about this has gone viral, bringing attention back to their ongoing feud. The conflict started in 2022 when Gates reportedly lost $1.5 billion due to a short position in Tesla.
Elon Musk posted on X, “If Tesla does become the world’s most valuable company by far, that short position will bankrupt even Bill Gates.” He was referring to Gates’ bet against Tesla’s success, which could backfire if Tesla continues to rise in value. Musk has repeatedly called out Gates over this issue.
If Tesla does become the world’s most valuable company by far, that short…
