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Defiance Launches SPCU, Delivering 2X Long Exposure to SpaceX in Its First Full Week of Trading

Defiance launches 2x SpaceX ETF SPCU amid SpaceX IPO momentum

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    <p>Defiance launches SPCU, a 2x long SpaceX ETF, enabling daily 200% exposure to SPCX through swaps and options. The launch widens Defiance&#039;s leveraged Space ETF lineup alongside SPCL, potentially boosting liquidity and attention on SpaceX-related names. SpaceX priced its IPO at $135, valuing the company near $1.77 trillion, the largest U.S. debut by market value.</p>
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    <ul><li>Defiance launches SPCU, a 2x long SpaceX ETF; SPCU trades today.</li><li>SPCU aims to deliver 200% of SpaceX&#039;s daily performance via swaps/options.</li><li>SpaceX IPO priced at $135, valuing SpaceX at about $1.77T.</li><li>SPCU expands Defiance&#039;s leveraged Space ETF lineup alongside SPCL.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) (SPCX)</strong>: Underlying SpaceX stock; SPCU/SPCL exposure magnifies moves tied to SPCX price action.</li><li><strong>Defiance ETFs LLC (N/A)</strong>: Sponsor of SPCU and SPCL; expands leveraged Space exposure products.</li><li><strong>Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF (SPCL)</strong>: Existing 2x Space ETF; baseline for leveraged Space exposure in Defiance lineup.</li><li><strong>Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SpaceX ETF (SPCU)</strong>: New 2x levered SpaceX ETF; introduces amplified daily exposure to SPCX performance.</li></ul>
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    <p>Industry News: introduces a new leveraged product in the space-themed ETF space; relevant for traders seeking tactical SpaceX exposure and for SPCX/SPCX price dynamics.</p>
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    <ul><li>SPCU launch could raise liquidity and volatility for SPCX and SpaceX-related names.</li><li>SpaceX IPO valuation around $1.77T may lift SpaceX sentiment and related ETFs.</li><li>Proliferation of levered space ETFs may amplify intraday moves in SpaceX securities.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>SPCX began trading on Nasdaq June 12, 2026; IPO price $135.</li><li>SpaceX valuation approx $1.77 trillion at IPO.</li><li>SPCU began trading June 15, 2026 at 4am ET; targets 2x SpaceX daily performance via swaps/options.</li><li>SPCU seeks daily results equal to 200% of SpaceX&#039;s daily performance (before fees).</li><li>SPCL is Defiance&#039;s existing 2x Space ETF and remains part of the lineup.</li></ul>
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    <p>SPCX price action may be influenced by SPCU flows and SpaceX sentiment in the near term.</p>
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  <p>MIAMI, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SpaceX ETF (Cboe: SPCU). SPCU begins trading today at <strong>4am ET</strong> and seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, equal to <strong>200%</strong> of the daily performance of SpaceX Class A common stock (NASDAQ: SPCX).</p>

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    <h2>Overview of SPCU: 2X Daily Exposure to SpaceX</h2>
    <p>SPCU is purpose-built for active traders seeking magnified, short-term exposure to SpaceX. The Fund obtains its exposure primarily through swap agreements and/or listed options contracts rather than by holding SpaceX shares directly, allowing traders to express a high-conviction, tactical view on SpaceX in a single exchange-listed ticker, without a margin account and without managing options positions.</p>
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      <li><strong>Fund name:</strong> Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SpaceX ETF</li>
      <li><strong>Ticker (Cboe):</strong> SPCU</li>
      <li><strong>Target:</strong> 2X daily performance of SpaceX Class A common stock</li>
      <li><strong>Underlying exposure:</strong> Primarily swaps and/or listed options, not direct SpaceX ownership</li>
      <li><strong>Launch date/time:</strong> Trading began today at 4am ET</li>
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    <h2>SpaceX IPO Context: SpaceX Trading and Benchmark</h2>
    <p>SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share and began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday, June 12, under the ticker SPCX. At that price, the company was valued at approximately $1.77 trillion, which according to reports ranks as the largest U.S. IPO in history by debut market value.</p>
    <p>SPCU is designed to deliver magnified, short-term exposure to SpaceX through swaps and/or options rather than direct stock ownership, enabling a high-conviction view on SpaceX in a single exchange-listed vehicle.</p>
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    <h2>Defiance ETF Family: Relation to SPCL and SPCX</h2>
    <p>SPCU joins the Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF (Cboe: SPCL), which established 2X daily leveraged exposure to SpaceX on SpaceX's IPO date. On that date, SPCL's leveraged exposure was tied exclusively to SpaceX, although the Fund will hold other investments in accordance with its investment strategy and prospectus disclosures. SPCU further expands Defiance's lineup of leveraged products linked to SpaceX.</p>
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    <h2>Fund Details, Access, and Performance Information</h2>
    <p>For full fund details, the prospectus, holdings, and performance current to the most recent month-end, visit defianceetfs.com/spcu or call 833.333.9383.</p>
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    <h2>Investor Guidance and Risk Warnings</h2>
    <p><em>The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. </em><strong><em>The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means it is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage. The Fund magnifies the performance of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (the "Underlying Security") and is designed strictly for short-term use. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund's performance will be the result of compounded daily returns, which is very likely to differ from 200% of the return of SpaceX over the same period.</em></strong> <strong><em>It is possible that investors could lose their entire principal within a single trading day.</em></strong></p>
    <p>An investment in the Fund is not a direct investment in SpaceX.</p>
    <p><strong>About Defiance ETFs</strong></p>
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    <h2>About Defiance ETFs</h2>
    <p>Founded in 2018, Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account.</p>
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    <h2>Media Contact</h2>
    <p><strong>Media Contact:</strong> Sylvia Jablonski &#x7C; <a href="mailto:info@defianceetfs.com">info@defianceetfs.com</a> &#x7C; 833.333.9383</p>
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    <h2>Important Disclosures</h2>
    <p><strong>Defiance ETFs LLC</strong> is the ETF sponsor. The Fund's investment adviser is <em>Tidal Investments, LLC</em> ("Tidal" or the "Adviser").</p>
    <p><em>The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The </em><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=RBswZy5DNovLM6TtsNMSop1fmTZqm8kYp6-ufp1_EMeOLg7I60UMYhd-hqIK3IIal779RdCrKjOj1Gf-E8oGFbkTIx63gkG8s1fAr0UQ1xc5mkxOlJZbI4SndcqU9Rcv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em><u>prospectus</u></em></a><em> and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing. Hard copies can be requested by calling 833.333.9383.</em></p>
    <p><strong>Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.</strong> As an ETF, the Fund may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value ("NAV"). Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions and bid-ask spreads will reduce returns. A portfolio concentrated in a single theme or industry may be subject to a higher degree of risk. There is no guarantee the Fund's strategy will be successful, and an investor may lose some or all of their investment.</p>
    <p><strong>Leveraged Investment Risk.</strong> The Fund seeks daily investment results that correspond to two times (2X) the performance of its underlying portfolio. The use of leverage magnifies both gains and losses. As a result, the Fund may experience significant losses over short periods of time, including the <strong>potential loss of the entire investment within a single trading day. If the Target Portfolio's market value decreases by more than 50% on a given trading day, the Fund's investors could lose all of their money.</strong> The Fund may also be subject to the following risks:</p>
    <p><em>Daily Reset and Compounding Risk.</em> The Fund is designed to achieve its stated investment objective on a daily basis. Due to the effects of compounding, the Fund's returns over periods longer than one trading day will likely differ, and may differ significantly, from 200% of the performance of its underlying portfolio for the same period. This effect is more pronounced in volatile markets.</p>
    <p><em>Short-Term Trading Risk.</em> The Fund is intended for short-term trading and is not designed for long-term investment. Investors who hold shares for periods longer than a single trading day may experience returns that are substantially different from the Fund's stated objective. The Fund requires active monitoring and management.</p>
    <p><strong>Compounding and Market Volatility Risk.</strong> The Fund has a daily leveraged investment objective, and the Fund's performance for periods greater than a trading day will be the result of each day's returns compounded over the period, which is very likely to differ from two times (200%) the Target Portfolio's performance, before fees and expenses. The Fund will lose money if the Target Portfolio's performance is flat over time, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if the Target Portfolio's market value increases over a period longer than a single day. Due to daily rebalancing and the effects of compounding, the volatility of the Target Portfolio may affect the Fund's return as much as, or more than, the Target Portfolio's actual return. The impact of compounding will affect each shareholder differently depending on the period of time an investment in the Fund is held and the volatility of the Target Portfolio during that holding period.</p>
    <p><strong>Derivatives Risk.</strong> The Fund utilizes derivatives, including swap agreements and options contracts, to achieve its investment objective. Derivatives involve risks different from, and potentially greater than, those associated with direct investments in securities. These risks include increased volatility, imperfect correlation, liquidity constraints, valuation complexity, and the potential for losses exceeding the amount initially invested.</p>
    <p><strong>Counterparty Risk.</strong> The Fund is subject to counterparty risk through its use of derivatives. If a counterparty to a swap...</p>
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Defiance launches SPCU, a 2x long SpaceX ETF, enabling daily 200% exposure to SPCX through swaps and options. The launch widens Defiance's leveraged Space ETF lineup alongside SPCL, potentially boosting liquidity and attention on SpaceX-related names. SpaceX priced its IPO at $135, valuing the company near $1.77 trillion, the largest U.S. debut by market value.

Defiance Launches SPCU, Delivering 2X Long Exposure to SpaceX in Its First Full Week of Trading

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