💬 Opinion Jun 24, 2026 · Nabil Ahmed

How Trillionaires Are Really Made

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How Trillionaires Are Really Made
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Some may argue that the world’s first trillionaire is a story of technological triumph and a win for American capitalism. But markets have not bet on cutting-edge technology or a company too big to fail, but rather on the idea of a mega-monopolist with wealth and influence so vast that the US government will not allow him to fail.

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