OpenAI and SpaceX, Traded Like 'Coins' Before IPO...Binance Launches Pre-IPO Service

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Virtual asset exchange Binance has expanded its service allowing pre-IPO shares of Silicon Valley giants such as SpaceX and OpenAI to be traded in tokenized form.

Crypto media outlet BeInCrypto reported on April 11 (local time) that Binance has significantly enhanced access to Pre-IPO assets through its wallet application. Binance users can now check and trade five types of Pre-IPO assets, including SpaceX and OpenAI, in real-time within the application's market section. This update is significant as it provides general investors with investment opportunities in unlisted blue-chip stocks, which were previously considered exclusive to institutional investors, in an on-chain environment.

Currently, the asset garnering the most significant anticipation is undoubtedly SpaceX. SpaceX is preparing a confidential IPO application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with a target valuation of up to $1.75 trillion. This scale could surpass the record for the largest ever fundraising set by Saudi Aramco, with major investment banks such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan participating as lead underwriters. The listing is expected in June 2026, and the market views this IPO as a watershed moment that will change the landscape of the entire asset market.

Investment enthusiasm for key artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI and Anthropic is also high. OpenAI's corporate value is projected to exceed $1 trillion, while Anthropic is also valued at around $500 billion, aiming for a listing in the second half of 2026. As the AI revolution accelerates, investment capital is rapidly shifting towards companies with substantial infrastructure. Reflecting this market demand, Binance is proactively launching digital assets linked to the shares of these companies through on-chain tokenization technology, thereby gaining a foothold in the market.

The movement of tokenized shares in the virtual asset market is also active. While the trading volume of SpaceX's tokenized shares has temporarily fluctuated as listing news becomes concrete, strong interest is maintained due to their long-term growth potential. Particularly, as the Starlink network's global subscribers surpassed 9.2 million, proving its profitability, not only institutional investors but also individual investors are showing strong buying interest in the tokens. Binance plans to expand its ecosystem by adding more Pre-IPO assets of promising unicorn companies in the future.

As the boundaries between digital assets and traditional finance blur, investors no longer need to wait until the official listing date. Blockchain-based stock tokenization is establishing itself as an alternative to the existing financial system, leveraging its advantage of 24/7 global trading. As the IPOs of SpaceX and OpenAI approach, the connection between virtual assets and real assets is expected to become even closer. Investors have gained a direct channel through Binance's new market service to share in the achievements of global technological innovation.

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