Here’s what we know:
• TikTok has 115 million U.S. monthly users, trailing Instagram but surpassing Snapchat and Pinterest.
• CFRA Research estimates potential buyers could spend $40–$50 billion—but this excludes TikTok’s prized algorithm due to national security concerns.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg Intelligence suggests $30–$35 billion is more likely, given the forced-sale dynamics.
Potential buyers include:
Elon Musk, as part of a Chinese government-considered scenario.
A consortium led by Kevin O’Leary, offering $20 billion (without the algorithm).
The stakes are high. A looming Supreme Court decision could ban TikTok in the U.S., adding urgency to any potential sale.
But the question remains: Who has the resources—and regulatory approval—to make it happen?
Do you think TikTok can find a buyer who can navigate this complex landscape? Or is a U.S. ban inevitable?