Will MrBeast Buy TikTok Shares in 2025?

TikTok is one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, as it has approximately 1.04 billion users internationally.

Despite its global success, the United States grew concerned about the app posing a national security risk, resulting in former President Joe Biden ordering its sale by January 19, 2025, or it would face a nationwide ban.

After entering office, President Trump signed an executive order to allow the social media app to remain operational for a further 75 days, as his goal is for the US to secure “a 50% ownership position” to enable the app to stay operational across the country.

As a result, many high-profile figures are reportedly eager to secure shares in the company, which includes YouTube star MrBeast. Read on to learn if MrBeast is likely to buy shares in TikTok in 2025.

1xBet’s Odds at 1.03 predict a 97.1% chance that MrBeast will not buy a TikTok stake before April 2025 ::: Discover the current Odds now HERE

MrBeast Wants a Share in TikTok

Jimmy Donaldson, known internationally as MrBeast, has confirmed an interest in owning shares in TikTok.

It is believed that MrBeast, who shot to fame on YouTube and is now the most followed creator on TikTok, has joined a group of investors attempting to purchase shares worth more than $20 billion.

The 26-year-old social media star wants to buy the platform with Roblox co-founder and CEO David Baszucki, employer.com founder Jesse Tinsley, and Anchorage Digital head Nathan McCauley.

On January 22, MrBeast made his intentions clear on X, posting, “The leading groups who are all credible bidding on TikTok have reached out for us to help them. I’m excited to partner/make this a reality. Big things cooking.”

Also, he recently told his TikTok followers, “I might become you guys’ new CEO! I’m super excited!”

The post was viewed over 73 million times, with MrBeast stating he cannot confirm details about the group’s bid but stated, “Just know, it’s gonna be crazy.”

TikTok Isn’t for Sale

While MrBeast might be eager to secure shares in TikTok, it appears the platform might not be for sale.

According to ByteDance, the social media app isn’t on the market, which might be the reason why MrBeast’s investment group is yet to hear back about their recent bid.

According to recent reports, the Chinese company is currently considering non-sale options to ensure the platform remains operational in the United States.

Board member Bill Ford stated ByteDance may change local control of the social media app, allowing it to adhere to US legislation.

Ford recently said at the World Economic Forum, “We are optimistic we will find a solution. There are a number of alternatives we can talk to President Trump and his team about that are short of selling the company that allows the company to continue to operate, maybe with a change of control of some kind, but short of having to sell.”

US Shares Competition

If TikTok has no option but to sell shares to US investors, it is unlikely to be short of options.

For instance, President Trump recently stated Microsoft is currently considering buying shares in TikTok, and claimed he hoped it would lead to a bidding war. However, Microsoft hasn’t publicly confirmed its interest in the platform.

Also, when asked at a recent press conference if he would be happy for Tesla’s Elon Musk to purchase the platform, President Trump replied, “I would be if he wanted to buy it, yes.”

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, seemingly hasn’t ruled out buying TikTok, as he recently said on X, “The current situation where TikTok is allowed to operate in America, but X is not allowed to operate in China is unbalanced. Something needs to change.”

Frank McCourt, a billionaire investor, has expressed a desire to invest in TikTok, too. During recent interviews with the media, he stated he would like the Project Liberty Institute to oversee the technology, but he isn’t interested in the platform’s “algorithm or the Chinese technology.”

If you believe MrBeast will buy a TikTok stake before April 2025, you could win $930 by betting $100 at 1xBet if it happens.