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SPACEX 🚨 911 MILLION SHARES UNLOCKED AND IT WENT UP 26% ‼️ Next Tranche Is Thursday

Stock MoeStock MoeAug 18, 2026Watch on YouTube ↗
Overall SentimentBullishStrength: 70%

Overall Thesis

SpaceX share unlocks historically trigger short squeezes and upward price movement, with the next tranche on Thursday potentially continuing the bullish momentum despite dilution concerns.

Narratives

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The host discusses a massive share unlock event for SpaceX's private secondary market shares, noting the stock rallied sharply after 911 million shares were freed and short covering combined with new institutional buying drove a squeeze. He remains cautiously bullish long-term but flags capital spending, dilution risk, and cheaper borrow costs as factors that could fuel another leg down before further upside.

Key Arguments

  • 911 million shares unlocked on August 6th caused a short squeeze rather than a selloff because early holders did not panic-sell.
  • The float more than doubled, allowing large institutions and index funds to finally build meaningful positions without moving the price.
  • Short sellers had to cover into a rising tape, which combined with a collapsing borrow fee (down 85% in 17 days) to amplify the rally.
  • Over 1,500 institutions, including Alphabet and Fidelity holding 854 million shares combined, are now positioned in the stock.
  • Analyst price targets range from $75 to $800, described as the widest bull/bear spread of any mega cap (cited from analysts, not his own call).
  • Continued heavy capital spending (e.g. $18 billion in a quarter) and undisclosed free cash flow are risks, and more dilution is expected with a 1.3 billion share release after Q3 earnings.

Hedges & Caveats

  • Acknowledges uncertainty about whether buying pressure can sustain price increases amid share dilution
  • Notes potential downside risk if revenue doesn't explode or if share dilution from acquisitions/fundraising occurs
  • Mentions previous prediction of price reaching 80-90 zone by June (bearish scenario) that hasn't materialized
  • Recognizes share unlocks create 'massive pressure on that price'
  • Contains affiliate links and promotional content for trading platforms
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