# SpaceX Share Unlock Event

> SpaceX unlocks 319 million shares today, potentially fleecing retail investors.
- Title: SpaceX Share Unlock Event · The Motley Fool | Shortify
- Summary: SpaceX unlocks 319 million shares today, potentially fleecing retail investors. SpaceX's early-release insiders sell 319 million shares today, risking retail…
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- Source: The Motley Fool — https://fool.com/investing/2026/10/26/spacex-kicks-off-another-potential-fleecing-of-retail-investors-today-oct-26
- Author: Sean Williams
- Published: 2026-10-26T11:06:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spacex, share unlock, retail investors, insiders, spacex shares, spacex stock, spacex unlock, spacex shares unlock, finance, money
## SpaceX IPO history
SpaceX's June 12 IPO raised $85.7 billion and valued the company at $1.77 trillion.
## Retail investor risk
Retail investors may pay the price for SpaceX's early investor success.
## Share unlock schedule
SpaceX unlocks 911.5 million shares two days after quarterly earnings reports.
## Time-based unlocks
SpaceX unlocks 319 million shares on calendar days 70, 90, 105, 120, 135, and 180.
## Today's unlock event
SpaceX unlocks 319 million shares today due to calendar day 135 falling on a weekend.
## Wealth transfer risk
SpaceX's share unlock events risk transferring wealth from retail investors to insiders.
## Key takeaway

SpaceX's early-release insiders sell 319 million shares today, risking retail investor losses.