Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days
SpaceX options trading debuts this week, sparking retail frenzy and institutional interest alike
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The brief
SpaceX options are set to begin trading on NASDAQ and Cboe as early as Tuesday, following the company’s highly anticipated IPO. Retail traders have already reacted with memes and speculative activity, with one exchange reporting $300 million in volume for a related perpetual contract ahead of the debut. Coverage highlights the volatility and hype surrounding the listing, comparing it to past high-profile IPOs and pre-IPO market activity.
Business Insider, Bloomberg, and Reuters are leading coverage, framing the event as a test of retail investor appetite for high-profile tech options. Analysts note the potential for sharp price swings and liquidity tests in the options market. Watch for trading volume spikes, volatility in underlying shares, and reactions from institutional players.
Coverage may also shift to post-debut performance and comparisons to other tech IPOs like Tesla’s.
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Quick answers
When will SpaceX options start trading?
Options are expected to begin trading as early as Tuesday, June 14, 2026, on NASDAQ and Cboe.
What is the significance of the $300M trading volume mentioned?
The $300M volume refers to TradeXYZ’s SPCX perpetual contract on Bitget, which predates the official NASDAQ/Cboe listing and signals early speculative interest.
Which outlets are covering this most closely?
Business Insider, Bloomberg, Reuters, WSJ, CoinMarketCap, and Bitget are among the primary sources emphasizing trading activity, retail reactions, and market mechanics.
Coverage (6)
- 'Elon Musk is a modern PT Barnum': The best online trader reactions to a wild SpaceX market debut Business Insider · 154d ago
- TradeXYZ’s SPCX perpetual contract hits $300M in volume ahead of NASDAQ debut Bitget · 154d ago
- The Pre-IPO Market, On-Chain CoinMarketCap · 154d ago
- SpaceX Options to Begin Trading on Tuesday After IPO Bloomberg.com · 154d ago
- Cboe Will List SpaceX Options As Soon as Tuesday WSJ · 154d ago
- Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days Reuters · 154d ago
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