Binance launches SpaceX pre-IPO perps amid $2 trillion valuation bets
Binance has launched a new financial product allowing retail traders to engage with SpaceX's anticipated IPO through perpetual futures contracts. This move aims to democratize access to pre-IPO markets, which have traditionally been dominated by institutional investors. As SpaceX prepares for a potential valuation of $2 trillion, concerns arise about the impact on capital flows within the cryptocurrency and broader equity markets.
- ▪Binance's new product allows speculation on SpaceX's valuation before its IPO.
- ▪The first contract is tied to SpaceX, which is expected to debut at a valuation of $2 trillion or more.
- ▪Traders are pricing in a high probability that SpaceX's IPO will exceed $2 trillion.
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MarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailBinance launches SpaceX pre-IPO perps amid $2 trillion valuation betsBinance looks to democratize pre-IPO markets, starting with SpaceX perpetual futures.By Omkar Godbole|Edited by Sam Reynolds May 21, 2026, 7:03 a.m. 3 min readMake preferred on Binance launches SpaceX pre-IPO perps. (CoinDesk)What to know: Binance is launching a SpaceX-linked “Pre-IPO Perpetual Contract,” letting retail traders speculate on the rocket maker’s valuation before its expected Nasdaq debut.SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, which could value the company near or above $1.75 trillion, is already spawning rival pre-IPO markets and raising concerns that it may siphon capital and attention from bitcoin, major cryptocurrencies and other…
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