BREAKING NEWS: Bill Gates Offers $333 Million to Buy X, Sparks Angry Response from Elon Musk

In an unexpected twist in their ongoing rivalry, Bill Gates has reportedly made an offer to buy X (formerly Twitter) for $333 million, a move that immediately provoked a furious response from Elon Musk.

The bid, which is a fraction of the $44 billion Musk paid for the platform in 2022, appears to be a direct response to Musk’s recent lowball attempt to buy Microsoft for $123 million—an offer that was widely mocked as unrealistic. Now, with Gates flipping the script, tensions between the two tech moguls have reached new heights.

Bill Gates’ Announcement: A Power Move?

Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, made his offer public in a sharp-witted post, writing:

“Since Elon thinks he can buy Microsoft for $123 million, I figured I’d return the favor. $333 million for X—fair offer?”

The post quickly went viral, with social media users debating whether Gates was serious or simply trolling Musk in response to his Microsoft bid.

Tech analysts believe Gates’ move was a calculated jab, highlighting the sharp decline in X’s value since Musk’s takeover. Under Musk’s leadership, the platform has faced advertiser departures, controversial policy changes, and declining user engagement—all of which have led to speculation about the company’s long-term viability.

Elon Musk’s Furious Response

Musk, never one to stay silent, wasted no time in responding to Gates’ public challenge.

In a fiery post on X, Musk shot back:

“Bill, if you want X, try adding a few more zeroes. Also, how about fixing Windows before buying my company?”

Musk’s remark not only dismissed Gates’ offer as laughable but also reignited the long-standing debate about Microsoft’s software issues, a topic that Musk has criticized before.

Moments later, Musk followed up with another post:

“Gates should stick to vaccines and farmland. X isn’t for sale.”

This reference to Gates’ involvement in global health and agricultural investments added another layer of personal rivalry to the exchange.

Social Media Erupts: Who Won the Battle?

The back-and-forth between Musk and Gates sent X into a frenzy, with users taking sides in the billionaire showdown.

A pro-Musk user tweeted:
“Elon is right. Gates is just salty because Microsoft is boring now. X is the future!”

Meanwhile, a Gates supporter fired back:
“Gates played this perfectly. He’s showing how much of a financial disaster X has become under Musk.”

Meme culture also exploded, with viral edits of Gates as a new “CEO of X” and Musk “rage-quitting” the platform.

What Happens Next?

While it’s unlikely that Gates actually wants to buy X, this public exchange has reignited speculation about X’s future under Musk’s leadership. With revenue struggles, ongoing controversies, and fierce competition from emerging social media platforms, some experts question whether Musk will eventually be forced to sell X at a major loss.

As for Gates, whether he was trolling Musk or making a serious business play, one thing is certain: the battle between these two tech giants isn’t over yet.

Would Musk ever actually sell X? Would Gates dare increase his offer?

For now, both billionaires remain locked in one of the most entertaining feuds in tech history.