SpaceX (SPCX.US) shares fell below their offering price, triggering a massive wave of short bets. Data shows that short sellers’ paper profits have nearly reached $3.88 billion, with about 181 million SpaceX shares being sold short, accounting for approximately 28% of the outstanding shares. Since closing at its peak on June 16, SpaceX’s market capitalization has shrunk by about $860 billion, a drop of one third. As the company is about to release its first quarterly report and more restricted

SpaceX (SPCX.US) shares fell below their offering price, triggering a massive wave of short bets. Data shows that short sellers’ paper profits have nearly reached $3.88 billion, with about 181 million SpaceX shares being sold short, accounting for approximately 28% of the outstanding shares. Since closing at its peak on June 16, SpaceX’s market capitalization has shrunk by about $860 billion, a drop of one third. As the company is about to release its first quarterly report and more restricted

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SpaceX (SPCX.US) shares dropped below their issue price, triggering a surge in short positions. Data shows that short investors’ unrealized profits have approached $3.88 billion; currently, approximately 181 million SpaceX shares are being shorted, accounting for about 28% of the total free float. Since closing at a record high on June 16, SpaceX’s market capitalization has shrunk by roughly $86 billion, representing a one-third decline. As the company is about to release its first quarterly financial report and with more restricted shares set to be unlocked, investors are closely watching the stock price movement.

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