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SpaceX Hits $2.5 Trillion. Retail Investors Bought as Much of It as the Entire Stock Market.

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Why This Matters

The rapid rise of SpaceX's market value and the significant retail investor interest highlight a transformative moment in the tech and space industries. This surge not only underscores investor confidence in SpaceX's future but also signals a broader shift towards retail-driven market dynamics, potentially influencing how tech companies go public and are valued. For consumers and investors, this development emphasizes the increasing importance of space technology and the growing influence of individual investors in shaping market trends.

Key Takeaways

Three days after its record-breaking IPO, SpaceX is rewriting the record books again. Shares of the rocket and satellite company closed Monday at $192.50, up 20% on the day and 42% above their $135 IPO price, according to Bloomberg. The two-day run added $412 billion in market value — more than Nike, McDonald’s and Starbucks combined.

SpaceX’s market capitalization now stands above $2.8 trillion, less than $135 billion from overtaking Amazon. At Friday’s close, Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, with a net worth now more than four times that of the world’s second-richest person.

The retail demand driving the rally is staggering. Retail investors bought as much SpaceX stock in its first two days of trading as they bought across the entire U.S. market last week, according to Vanda Research. Options trading begins today, which market watchers say could add another layer of volatility — in either direction.