Resolution criteria

This market resolves to YES if SpaceX’s market capitalization falls within the band set forth in the answer set at the close of trading on its first day as a publicly traded company. It resolves to NO if the market capitalization is outside the band set forth in the answer set at the close of trading on its first day as a publicly traded company.

For the purpose of this market, "publicly traded" is defined as the first day SpaceX shares are available for purchase on a major public stock exchange (e.g., NASDAQ or NYSE). The official closing market capitalization will be determined by the data provided by major financial news outlets such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or Yahoo Finance.

If SpaceX does not complete an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or direct listing on a public exchange before the market's closing date, this market will resolve to N/A.

Background

SpaceX is currently a private company, and its valuation is determined through periodic private funding rounds and secondary market share sales. As of recent valuations, it is one of the most highly valued private companies in the world.

Elon Musk has frequently stated that SpaceX's primary mission—colonizing Mars—requires the company to remain private for the foreseeable future to avoid the short-term pressures of public markets. While there has been significant market speculation regarding a potential IPO of SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink, a public offering for the parent company remains speculative and unconfirmed by official company filings. Traders should be aware that any transition to a public company would likely be preceded by formal filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Resolution criteria

This market is a MULTI_NUMERIC market that resolves based on SpaceX's market capitalization at the official market close on its first day of trading on a major public stock exchange (e.g., NASDAQ or NYSE).

• The "close of trading" is defined by the closing price reported by major financial data providers such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or Yahoo Finance.

• Market capitalization is calculated as the total number of outstanding shares multiplied by the closing share price on that first day.

• If SpaceX does not complete an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or direct listing on a major public exchange before the market's closing date, the market will resolve to N/A.

Background

SpaceX is currently a private company, with its valuation derived from periodic private funding rounds and secondary market transactions. It consistently ranks among the most valuable private enterprises globally.

Elon Musk has frequently emphasized that SpaceX's long-term objective—the colonization of Mars—benefits from remaining private to avoid the quarterly earnings pressures inherent in public markets. While there has been sustained market speculation regarding a potential IPO for Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet division, no official filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have confirmed a public offering for the parent company. Any transition to public markets would require extensive regulatory filings, which would be the primary indicator of an impending IPO.

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