Investors pile into moonshot SpaceX bets as first-day options trading shatters records

SpaceX secured the largest IPO in U.S. equity market history, raising over $85 billion on Friday. This was followed by a record-shattering debut in the U.S. options market on Tuesday. The surge in SpaceX options trading underscores significant market volatility and potential risks, as the company's valuation is now being tested alongside major tech giants like Apple. Investors continue to flock to these moonshot bets, driving unprecedented activity across both equity and options trading platforms.