Trending Now - E*trade Negotiates to Head Spacex IPO for Retail Investors

WHO:

Bloomberg Markets - Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade unit is involved in the negotiations.

Techmeme - SpaceX is the company involved in the IPO discussions.

WHAT:

Bloomberg Markets - E*Trade is in talks to lead the sale of IPO shares to small investors.

Techmeme - E*Trade is negotiating to take the lead in selling SpaceX shares to everyday U.S. investors.

Techmeme - Robinhood Markets Inc. and SoFi Technologies Inc. have pitched for roles in the IPO but may be excluded.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The negotiations are taking place in the context of the U.S. retail investment market.

WHEN:

Bloomberg Markets - The discussions regarding the IPO are ongoing as of March 30th, 2026.

WHY:

Techmeme - SpaceX is considering cutting out Robinhood and SoFi from the IPO process, indicating a preference for E*Trade.

HOW:

Bloomberg Markets - E*Trade is negotiating to lead the IPO share sale, potentially favoring their platform over competitors.

(UPDATED March 30, 2026 19:20 UTC)

SpaceX is currently in discussions to lead an initial public offering, with Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade unit negotiating to take the lead in selling shares to everyday U.S. investors. The ongoing talks, which are taking place within the U.S. retail investment market, suggest that SpaceX may prefer E*Trade over competitors like Robinhood and SoFi, who have also expressed interest in participating. As of on Monday, these negotiations are still unfolding, highlighting the significant interest in SpaceX's upcoming IPO.