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Yaroslav Dmytrenko

27.03.2026

SpaceX IPO may open doors for millions of retail investors — SpaceX IPO strategy focuses on long term retail investor demand

Elon Musk is preparing SpaceX for a potential IPO that could value the company at nearly $1.75 trillion. Musk said he plans to allocate 30% of SpaceX shares to retail investors—significantly higher than the typical 5–10%.

Highlights

SpaceX IPO could reach $1.75 trillion valuation
Musk plans to allocate 30% of shares to retail investors
Mars ambitions add symbolic value beyond traditional investment appeal

Space fans prepare to become SpaceX minority shareholders

According to Cryptopolitan, the idea of allocating 30% of shares to retail investors was outlined by SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen, who briefed Wall Street on how the deal could be structured. While the plan is still under development and may change, Musk aims to generate strong demand from individual investors who have long followed his ventures and SpaceX’s achievements.

The IPO is expected to attract strong interest from retail investors, including family offices and small investors. Musk reportedly believes these investors are more likely to hold shares long-term rather than sell immediately after the listing.

Meanwhile, Musk is personally selecting banks for the SpaceX listing and assigning them specific roles.

Bank of America will focus on U.S. retail investors,
Morgan Stanley will привлечет smaller investors through its E*Trade platform,
UBS will target wealthy investors outside the U.S.
Citi will handle global distribution across both retail and institutional investors.

Regionally, Mizuho will cover Japan, Barclays the UK, Deutsche Bank Germany, and Royal Bank of Canada will serve Canadian investors.

A ticket to the Mars

An additional driver of interest in the SpaceX IPO is not only the unusually large retail allocation but also the company’s symbolic value. In recent years, SpaceX has come to represent major achievements in space exploration—from reusable rockets to large-scale launches and satellite infrastructure development.

Against this backdrop, Elon Musk’s plans to colonize Mars add a strong ideological dimension to the investment case. For many investors, owning SpaceX shares may be seen not just as a financial asset, but as participation in one of humanity’s most ambitious projects.

At the same time, a high share of retail investors carries risks. Emotional engagement and a mission-driven investment mindset may reduce sensitivity to business fundamentals, increasing the likelihood of volatility during negative news cycles. However, if Musk’s strategy succeeds, SpaceX could set a new IPO standard—where technological innovation, long-term vision, and broad investor participation reshape market dynamics.

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