Traders can now speculate on SpaceX’s valuation via unregulated derivatives tied to its private share price.
Cryptocurrency exchanges have introduced pre-IPO perpetual futures linked to SpaceX’s share price, allowing traders to bet on the company’s valuation ahead of a public listing. These derivatives are not directly tied to SpaceX stock but derive value from private market pricing data.
The instruments mirror similar products offered for other high-profile private firms, though they lack regulatory oversight and carry heightened risk due to their speculative nature. SpaceX, last valued at $180 billion in secondary markets, has not announced plans for an IPO.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the move highlights growing demand for exposure to private tech giants through alternative trading vehicles.