SpaceX Eyes $1.75 Trillion Valuation in Record-Breaking Nasdaq Bid

SpaceX is reportedly making preparations for a historic initial public offering on the Nasdaq, seeking a valuation that would redefine the upper reaches of the U.S. stock market. At $1.75 trillion, Elon Musk’s aerospace firm would instantly become the sixth-largest company in the nation. This move follows months of internal reorganization and a massive strategic shift toward the public sector.
The company’s transition to a public entity comes at a time of unprecedented growth, fueled by the expansion of the Starlink constellation and the integration of xAI. SpaceX has recently achieved a milestone of 10 million global subscribers, providing a stable revenue foundation that traditional aerospace firms lack. The company’s launch cadence has also accelerated, with Falcon 9 now a near-daily occurrence.
A primary requirement for the listing, according to insiders, is the “Fast Entry” rule proposed by the Nasdaq. This rule would allow SpaceX to bypass the standard one-year waiting period for inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index. By joining the index within weeks of its debut, the company would gain immediate access to the world’s largest pools of institutional capital.
The listing is expected to serve as a bellwether for the “Deep Tech” industry, demonstrating that capital-intensive frontier projects can reach trillion-dollar scales. Financial analysts suggest that the IPO will attract significant interest from sovereign wealth funds and global index managers. This could potentially trigger a reshuffling of capital across the entire technology and defense landscape.
While the New York Stock Exchange is also competing for the listing, the Nasdaq remains the front-runner due to its tech-centric focus. Discussions remain confidential, and no final decision has been formally communicated to the exchanges. If the current trajectory holds, the financial world could see the SpaceX debut as early as June.