Who really dominates the list of the 20 richest men in the world in 2025? If you follow the financial market, you know that this question always sparks curiosity among both investors and the general public. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index brought interesting changes this year, and the top remains territory dominated by North Americans, especially giants in technology, AI, and cloud computing.

What draws the most attention is that among the top 10 of the 20 richest men in the world, nine are Americans and only one is European. This shows how global wealth is concentrated in technological innovation. Names like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos have changed positions, while Jensen Huang, from NVIDIA, has firmly entered the group of the wealthiest thanks to the AI boom.

Elon Musk remains firmly at the top with $358 billion. The guy is involved in multiple fronts simultaneously — Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, X platform — and still holds positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. It’s practically impossible not to be in first place when you’re building electric cars, solar energy, and exploring space.

Just below, Larry Ellison (Oracle) and Mark Zuckerberg share almost the same fortune, both with $251 billion. Ellison consolidated his empire in database and corporate cloud computing, while Zuckerberg expanded his digital dominance with Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and now heavily betting on virtual reality and the metaverse.

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, remains with $247 billion. AWS has become one of the largest cloud computing platforms on the planet, and even after stepping down as CEO, he continues to control significant holdings. Steve Ballmer (former Microsoft) is in fifth place with $174 billion, while Larry Page and Sergey Brin, co-founders of Google, hold fortunes of $165 billion and $154 billion respectively, investing in AI, autonomous mobility, and biotechnology.

Bernard Arnault is the only European among the top 10, controlling the LVMH empire and its iconic luxury brands. Jensen Huang, creator of NVIDIA, is one of the biggest recent growth stories — the company’s GPUs dominate data centers and machine learning. And finally, Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, closes the top 10 with $141 billion, maintaining his long-term strategy at Berkshire Hathaway.

Analyzing the pattern of the 20 richest men in the world, it’s clear that they share common traits: long-term vision, heavy bets on technology and innovation, portfolio diversification, and focus on sectors with rapid growth. There’s no single formula for success, but discipline and strategy are present in all of them.

The lesson for investors? Diversify, follow global trends, and don’t be afraid to enter growing sectors. Musk’s boldness with technology, Arnault’s persistence in luxury, and Buffett’s discipline in value investing show different but equally effective paths. If you’re starting your investment journey, these stories are well worth studying.