Binance launches SpaceX pre-IPO perps amid $2 trillion valuation bets
Summary
Binance has expanded its derivatives offerings by launching pre-IPO perpetual contracts, starting with SpaceX. These instruments allow retail traders to gain early exposure to anticipated initial public offerings, a market segment previously dominated by institutional investors. Settled in USDT, the contracts track the expected valuation of SpaceX, which is projected to potentially reach $2 trillion. The move aligns with Binance's strategy to function as a financial super app, though analysts note that the intense focus on the SpaceX IPO could potentially divert capital and market attention away from major cryptocurrencies and other equities.
(Source:CoinDesk)