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BUYING EVERY SHARE 🚨 Before The SpaceX IPO ‼️ Do Not Buy The SpaceX IPO Until You SEE THIS!
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Topic: SpaceX IPO setup, lockups, retail allocation, and a “backdoor” proxy
The speaker argues that SpaceX’s IPO (NASDAQ: SPCX) could see near-term upside driven by:
- Limited float/supply (claimed to be “choked” at about ~4%)
- A large retail allocation (claimed to be around ~30% of the float)
They also warn that after early momentum, post-early volatility is likely once insider unlocks/rolling lockups begin.
Timeline / key dates mentioned
- May 20, 2026: SpaceX files S-1 (released).
- May 4, 2026: SpaceX executes a 5-for-1 stock split (to lower share price / broaden accessibility).
- June 12, 2026 (as early as): SpaceX expected to list on NASDAQ under ticker “SPCX.”
- First ~10 days / first week or two after IPO: expected main period of upward momentum.
- Day ~70 / 90 / 105 (and beyond): additional unlocking milestones (tiered rolling release).
- Mid-December 2026: “full 100% unlock” completion (per the described stagger schedule).
- ~180 days: referenced as a traditional lockup reference point (speaker claims SpaceX differs from standard mechanics).
- August 2026: described as the start of “first wave” insider selling.
- Q2 earnings release: described as a trigger after which insiders can sell portions.
- Late 2027: “final close of acquisition” referenced for the mentioned EchoStar transaction.
Instruments / tickers mentioned
- SpaceX: SPCX (NASDAQ ticker as claimed in subtitles)
- EchoStar “backdoor” proxy play: SATS (named as the ticker)
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class A (mentioned; no ticker in subtitles)
- Circle (mentioned; no ticker in subtitles)
- Robinhood, Charles Schwab (suggested as channels related to retail allocation/distribution)
Core IPO / valuation / structure claims (key numbers)
IPO size & valuation
- IPO proceeds target: $40–$80 billion
- Target valuation: $1.75T to $2.0T
Share count / float / supply choke
- Total shares outstanding: ~15 billion
- IPO selling shares / float described: ~550–650 million shares
- Implied “tradable float” available to public:
- ~4% of total shares
- Claim: public gets ~4%, and supply is “artificially choked at only 4%.”
Retail vs institutional allocation
- Retail allocation mandated: ~30%
- Speaker contrasts with “normal” IPOs: retail ~5% typical
- If tradable float is ~4% of the company, then retail receives:
- ~1.2% of total company shares (speaker’s arithmetic)
Lockup / insider selling framework (methodology described)
The video claims SpaceX uses a tiered rolling release schedule over ~180 days, rather than one 180-day “everyone dumps at once” event.
Key claims:
- Elon Musk exception: 366-day lockup (no selling during that period, per claim).
- August 2026 first wave (after Q2 earnings): insiders can sell up to 20%.
- Performance bonus: insiders unlock an additional 10% early if:
- The stock trades 30%+ above IPO price
- For 5 of 10 consecutive days
- Additional unlock “chunks” at approximately:
- Day ~70, ~90, ~105, etc.
- Unlock completion:
- Mid-December 2026 (claimed 100% unlock).
Expected price action & risk
The speaker expects:
- Upside push over the first ~10 trading days (or first week/two)
- Early volatility driven by:
- retail demand
- a tight float
Risk highlighted:
- Once unlock conditions are met (stock 30%+ above IPO for 5/10 days) and insiders begin selling, that can create downward pressure.
Macro / company financial context used in the pitch (key numbers)
Starlink revenue concentration (claimed)
- Starlink accounts for ~61% of total revenue
- Example figures cited:
- $11.4B out of $18.7B in 2025
Losses / capex risk (bear case)
- Net loss:
- $4.94B net loss for 2025
- $4.28B net loss in Q1 of the following year (as stated)
- Comparison: speaker likens the losses/spend profile to Amazon’s early period, implying patience may be required for forward-looking value.
AI / data-center cooling thesis (bull case)
- Speaker claims valuation drivers include AI data centers in space
- Cooling thesis: using “cold of space” to reduce costs vs terrestrial constraints (less water/electricity).
“Backdoor” trade recommendation: EchoStar (SATS)
The speaker’s actionable idea is to own SATS (EchoStar) rather than directly relying on SpaceX IPO timing/allocations—framed as a proxy/beneficiary of SpaceX valuation and momentum.
Transaction details cited
- Deal size: $17B amended to $20B
- Payment mix:
- Up to $11B in SpaceX equity (as described)
- Remaining amount paid in cash and seller notes
- Ownership stake:
- EchoStar gains about a ~2% equity stake in SpaceX
Price target prediction (EchoStar / SATS)
- If SpaceX lists near $1.75–$2.0T, speaker estimates EchoStar stake could reach about $31B
- SATS predicted price range:
- $175–$190
- Current price cited in subtitles:
- ~$130
- Implied upside mentioned:
- about ~50% if $190 is reached
Why it’s framed as lower “IPO timing” risk
The speaker suggests SATS may capture benefits of SpaceX valuation without depending on IPO-day allocation or the IPO price itself.
Explicit recommendations / stance (as stated)
- Do not buy the SpaceX IPO until you “see this” (instruction in the title/subtitle).
- Speaker claims they buy “every share” of their IPO target in their plan.
- For investors wanting a proxy:
- Preferred “backdoor proxy” is SATS (EchoStar) with a stated target of $175–$190.
- Trading posture suggested for IPO buyers:
- If participating in IPO-related buying, the strategy described is short-term trading (first week/two; first ~10 days), not a long-term IPO-day hold—due to unlock mechanics.
Disclosures / disclaimers (not clearly shown)
- No explicit “not financial advice” disclaimer appears in the provided subtitles.
- The speaker frames the view as personal analysis (e.g., “I believe,” “I think,” “my estimate,” “I’m buying…”), but an explicit legal disclaimer is not captured in the text shown.
Presenters / sources mentioned
- Presenter (speaker): “Mo” (no last name provided in subtitles)
- References:
- Elon Musk (including control/lockup claims)
- Documents:
- SpaceX S-1 filing
- Other references:
- “Barons and other financial analysts” (used for valuation/stake balloon estimate)
- Deal/transaction context:
- EchoStar strategic investment / FCC clearance mentioned (no external links provided in subtitles)
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