What if retail sat out the SpaceX IPO i mean we all see the rug pull coming so why play?
u/euro1127 ·
Reddit — r/wallstreetbets
· June 06, 2026 at 19:23
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The author argues that retail investors should collectively sit out the SpaceX IPO, expecting a “rug pull” due to rule changes, tiny float, and short lockup periods that favor institutions.
He suggests instead buying a collectively chosen stock on IPO day to profit from the dip created by institutions rebalancing for SpaceX.
The post is speculative/opinion-driven with no financial data, relying on distrust of Elon Musk and fear of being “exit liquidity.”
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We all see the writing on the walls whether it's the rule changes, tiny float or shorter lockup periods it's obviously how things are conveniently being manipulated to make it so retail ends up holding the bag. Well what if we didn't take the bait and just invested in everything but SpaceX. We know institutions will have to buy post fast track but chances are some will need to close positions to make room for their spacex purchase. If retail collectively sat this IPO and the buying pressure flatten after the institutions buy their share imagine how salty elons investors would be when they didn't get the exit liquidity they were hoping for and instead we just bought the dip elsewhere. Just saying we don't have to play their game especially when it's this obvious
Edit this post got alot more attention then I expected so I'll address the most common points
1. for those asking what if it moons? I ask you what if it doesn't you're betting on a coin flip while I agree long term SpaceX is gonna go up in the short term You're more likely to be someone's exit liquidity but that's just my opinion.
2. Since greed is the defining trait in all of this y'all could just pick a stock upvote it in comments and collectively invest in said stock on IPO day with a higher likelihood of making money then trying to time a rug pull
3. Not sure why the fan boys are so enthusiastic about making Elon a trillionaire, billionaires are already cancerous enough as if we need more unchecked power.
4. As individuals we are completely powerless but as a collective we can swing markets Elon was literally quoted saying that he expects retail to drive momentum. So don't give him it let the institutions take the burden sure we have no say in the fast track but we have a say in our own individual purchases