Published on: 2025-06-16
Twitter, now rebranded as X, has long been a focal point for traders and investors interested in social media stocks. However, the landscape has changed dramatically since 2022.
If you're wondering whether Twitter is publicly traded in 2025—and what that means for your trading strategy—here's what you need to know.
No, Twitter is not publicly traded as of June 2025.
Twitter was once listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TWTR, but this changed after Elon Musk's high-profile $44 billion acquisition in October 2022. Following the buyout, Twitter was delisted from the NYSE on 8 November 2022 and became a private company under X Holdings I, Inc.
After Musk's acquisition, all outstanding Twitter shares were bought out at $54.20 per share. The company's board was dissolved, and Twitter's operations were merged under Musk's holding company. As a result, retail investors can no longer buy or sell Twitter (X) shares on any public exchange.
If you previously held Twitter stock, you would have received a cash payout for your shares. Since the company is now private, there is no publicly traded Twitter stock available for investment or trading.
Twitter is now controlled by Elon Musk, who led the buyout through X Holdings. Other major investors include:
Binance (contributed $500 million to the deal)
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (the second-largest shareholder after Musk)
Venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Fidelity
Jack Dorsey, Twitter's co-founder, who retained a minority stake
As a private company, Twitter (X) is not required to disclose detailed ownership information, but Musk is widely recognised as the principal owner.
Direct investment in Twitter (X) is not possible for retail traders.
Since the company is private, its shares are not available on any stock exchange. Accredited investors may be able to access private shares through specialised secondary markets or private equity funds, but this is not an option for most retail traders.
Unless Twitter (X) goes public again via an ipo, there is no straightforward way for individual investors to buy shares in the company.
How Can Traders Gain Exposure to Social Media Trends?
While you can't invest in Twitter directly, there are several ways to gain exposure to the social media sector:
Invest in public social media companies: Consider stocks like Meta Platforms (META), Snap Inc. (SNAP), and Pinterest (PINS), which are still publicly traded and reflect broader social media trends.
Trade sector ETFs: Exchange-traded funds such as the Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL) or Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) include a basket of social media and tech companies.
Monitor private company developments: Keep an eye on news about private companies like Twitter (X) for potential future IPOs or industry shifts that could impact public peers.
EBC offers access to a wide range of ETFs and equities, allowing traders to participate in the growth and volatility of the social media sector.
Potential IPO: There is always speculation that Twitter (X) could return to public markets in the future, especially if investors seek liquidity or if the company needs to raise capital.
Industry impact: Changes at Twitter (X) can influence sentiment and trends across the social media landscape, affecting the performance of related stocks and ETFs.
Regulatory and competitive developments: The social media sector is subject to fast-moving regulatory changes and competition, which can create trading opportunities.
Twitter is not publicly traded in 2025, following its acquisition and privatisation by Elon Musk in late 2022. Retail investors cannot buy or sell Twitter (X) shares, but there are still ways to gain exposure to social media trends through public stocks and sector ETFs. Traders should stay alert to industry developments and potential future IPOs for opportunities in this dynamic space.
Disclaimer: This material is for general information purposes only and is not intended as (and should not be considered to be) financial, investment or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by EBC or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.
