CNBC Exclusive: Elon Musk Loses $200 Billion in 2022, Most of Any Billionaire. In a shocking turn of events, Tesla CEO and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has seen his net worth plummet by a staggering $200 billion in 2022, making him the biggest loser among the world's wealthiest individuals. The collapse of the global tech market, particularly the decline of cryptocurrency and electric vehicle stocks, has contributed significantly to Musk's massive financial loss. As the world's richest person at the beginning of the year, Musk's net worth has now dropped to around $130 billion, a decline of over 60% in just 12 months. Experts are speculating on the long-term implications of this financial downturn for Musk and his business ventures.