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Major exchanges want to cash in on what could become Wall Street’s largest public listing in history.

Binance launched SpaceX perpetual futures allowing speculation before the official IPO.

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Crypto platforms are rushing to launch new digital contracts tied to Elon Musk‘s rocket company SpaceX. Major exchanges want to cash in on what could become Wall Street’s largest public listing in history. Binance recently introduced special derivatives called perpetual futures. These contracts let retail investors speculate on the value of SpaceX before the official stock market debut happens. Memorial Day Sale – Claim 70% Off TipRanks Unlock trusted, data-backed investing tools with TipRanks Premium, from analyst ratings and forecasts to breaking news and portfolio analysis. Discover high-conviction stock picks and new investing opportunities with the TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter Financial Firms Open Exclusive Doors for Retail Investors Wealthy investment funds traditionally control the buying of private company shares before a public debut. Crypto platforms are changing this setup by using digital tokens to track expected values. Binance launched its new tracking token using standard digital currency rails. This setup allows people to use high leverage to multiply their market bets. The trading product generated heavy volume immediately after going live on the exchange. The contract allows users to trade with up to 20 times leverage. This massive amount of debt can quickly amplify both gains and losses. Other digital platforms like Bitget and Hyperliquid (PURR) launched similar tracking tools to capture the massive market excitement. High-Leverage Tools Carry Extreme Financial Risks These new investment tools do not give buyers any real ownership of corporate stock. Traders are simply placing bets on where they think the listing price will land. SpaceX has not shared an official valuation yet, but early financial reports suggest the rocket business might seek a valuation near $1.75 trillion. The actual trading price of these digital contracts has jumped around wildly during early sessions. The price started at $150 on some platforms before spiking up to $225 within a single day. Binance warned users that these early contracts are highly speculative. The company stated that it cannot guarantee how many actual shares will exist when the firm goes public. The exchange can cancel and delete the contracts entirely if the public listing gets delayed.
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