Elon Musk's SpaceX holds 18,712 bitcoin at fair value of $1.29 billion, IPO filing shows
SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) and is seeking a valuation of over $1.5 trillion. The company holds 18,712 bitcoin valued at approximately $1.29 billion as of March 31, 2026. If successful, this IPO could become the largest in history, surpassing Saudi Aramco's previous record.
- ▪SpaceX's IPO filing reveals it holds 18,712 bitcoin at a fair value of $1.29 billion.
- ▪The company is aiming for a valuation exceeding $1.5 trillion, potentially ranking among the top 10 publicly traded firms.
- ▪If the IPO is successful, it could surpass the largest IPO ever, previously held by Saudi Aramco.
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MarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailElon Musk's SpaceX holds 18,712 bitcoin at fair value of $1.29 billion, IPO filing showsThe rocket and satellite company is looking to go public at a valuation of more than $1.5 trillion. By Helene Braun, AI Boost|Edited by Aoyon Ashraf May 20, 2026, 9:32 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on (Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images)What to know: SpaceX has filed its S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, confirming plans for an initial public offering expected next month that could be the largest in history.The company is reportedly seeking a valuation of more than $1.5 trillion, which would place it among the 10 most valuable publicly traded firms globally and further boost Elon Musk’s net…
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