Chamath Palihapitiya warns SpaceX shorts, echoing Tesla’s early challenges

Investor Chamath Palihapitiya cautioned those shorting SpaceX shares, drawing parallels to the short-selling pressure Tesla faced in its early public years. SpaceX went public on June 12, 2026, at $135 per share, reaching a high of $225.64 before dropping nearly 50% amid valuation concerns and lockup expirations. Short interest hit 219.3 million shares, about 34% of the public float, with a notional value of $24.6 billion. Musk warned that firms holding significant short positions in SpaceX have low survival odds. The company reported Q2 revenue of $7.8 billion, up 92%, with narrower losses th

• SpaceX IPO on June 12, 2026, priced at $135 per share
• Short interest reached 219.3 million shares, 34% of float
• Q2 revenue grew 92% to $7.8 billion, losses narrower than expected

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