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Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now dubbed X, has been quite a rollercoaster! Since the big buyout, he’s been vocal about the platform’s financial struggles, claiming it’s in a “very dire situation.” Recently, the Wall Street Journal revealed that banks are gearing up to unload some of the whopping $13 billion debt tied to Musk’s purchase.

In an email to his team this month, which The Verge also confirmed, Musk expressed optimism about X’s influence on national discussions but candidly admitted, “Our user growth is stagnant, revenue is unimpressive, and we’re barely breaking even.” Ouch! That’s like saying your favorite video game is only fun during the tutorial level.

The banks involved, including Bank of America, Barclays, and Morgan Stanley, are hesitant to sell off their stakes at a loss due to changing economic conditions and Musk’s lengthy legal battles over the deal. Reports suggest that equity investors have seen their stakes drop by up to 78 percent. The banks are now hoping to sell senior debt for about 90-95 cents on the dollar while keeping hold of riskier junior holdings. It’s like trying to sell your old gaming console without admitting it’s practically obsolete!

Musk’s email hinted at a potential silver lining; some investors might be interested in X due to Musk’s connection to Donald Trump. They might believe that the platform’s finances could improve soon. However, it’s worth noting that Musk had previously claimed the company could be cash-flow positive “within months,” nearly two years ago! Meanwhile, they’re still staring down over $1 billion in annual interest payments. Talk about a tough level in a game!

X is also becoming a playground for Musk’s AI ambitions. While some new features have been rolled out—like job listings and a fresh video tab—there’s still no sign of the all-encompassing service Musk promised would manage “someone’s entire financial life” by 2024. Guess we’ll have to keep our fingers crossed and hope for some upgrades!

So there you have it! The saga of X continues as Musk navigates through these choppy financial waters. Stay tuned for more updates—because in tech news, there’s always something around the corner!