SpaceX IPO Could Reshape Crypto Market as $75 Billion Listing Nears in 2026

SpaceX is preparing for one of the largest initial public offerings (IPO) in history, with plans to price its shares at $135 each in a deal expected to raise $75 billion. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the aerospace company intends to sell approximately 555.6 million shares, giving the Elon Musk-led firm a valuation of nearly $1.75 trillion.

The highly anticipated SpaceX IPO represents a major milestone for the private rocket and satellite company, which has grown into one of the world's most valuable businesses. If completed at the proposed valuation, the offering would rank among the biggest public listings ever recorded.

The planned public debut is also drawing attention from cryptocurrency investors due to SpaceX’s substantial Bitcoin holdings. As of March 31, the company reportedly owned 18,712 BTC with a fair value of approximately $1.29 billion. Once SpaceX becomes a publicly traded company, investors will gain indirect exposure to Bitcoin through ownership of SpaceX stock, potentially increasing interest from both traditional and crypto-focused investors.

Market participants are also closely monitoring speculation surrounding Elon Musk’s long-discussed idea of combining SpaceX with Tesla (TSLA). Tesla already holds more than 11,500 Bitcoin, making it one of the largest corporate BTC holders among public companies. Although no formal merger plans have been announced, a future combination of the two companies could create one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries in public markets.

The SpaceX IPO may have broader implications for the digital asset sector as well. Analysts estimate that upcoming fundraising efforts from SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and other high-profile technology firms could attract more than $240 billion in investment capital by the end of 2026. This surge in fundraising activity could divert money away from cryptocurrencies, technology stocks, and other speculative assets.

Because Bitcoin and other digital assets often compete with growth-oriented investments for investor capital, strong demand for SpaceX shares could temporarily reduce liquidity flowing into the crypto market. While the long-term impact remains uncertain, the record-breaking IPO is expected to become a key event for both equity and cryptocurrency investors throughout 2026.