In a way its a commission for all the billions he has made for media over 8 yearswhat has he done to deserve the payout?
He does not have a billion yet. The poker chips are still on the table. You don’t count your money while you are still sitting at the table.
its a thin market and for him to unload and collect 1 billion will require enough people on the other side willing to take on a long position at the price he needs.