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SpaceX IPO under pressure; SPCX faces near-term volatility and decline

Jul 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Significant drop from IPO, 44% below intraday high, heavy put activity but ongoing bullish bets; suggests mixed sentiment but prevailing negative price momentum in near term, similar to IPOs with lofty valuations facing post-debut re-pricing.

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SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut has given way to renewed selling pressure, with a 5.5% Friday drop and a 10-day slide that leaves the stock about 44% below its intraday peak. Options data show heavy activity, a mix of puts and bullish bets, indicating uncertainty but notable hedging and speculation. The near-term outlook for SPCX hinges on how sentiment and liquidity evolve as the earnings of a $2 trillion valuation continue to be debated.

  • SpaceX IPO debuted at Nasdaq; shares fell 5.5% Friday.
  • Price now $122.12, about 9% below $135 IPO price.
  • SpaceX is down 44% from intraday high of $225.64.
  • Option activity is heavy with $350M Friday premium; puts dominant yet mixed.
  • Banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs raised $11B in equity post-IPO.

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