SpaceX Market Value Plummets After Initial Rally, Musk's Net Worth Drops

SpaceX's market value has significantly declined, shedding hundreds of billions of dollars and causing Elon Musk's net worth to plummet, after an initial rally following its bond debut. The company is seeking funds for AI and Starship development amidst this downturn.

22 Jun, 08:52 — 23 Jun, 03:15

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Why this matters

SpaceX's IPO was one of the most anticipated in recent history, given its high valuation and Elon Musk's prominence. The subsequent market value plummet, just days after its debut, signals potential volatility and investor concerns about the company's long-term profitability and the broader tech market. This story is significant as it reflects investor sentiment towards high-growth, speculative companies and could influence future IPOs in the space and AI sectors.

Key entitiesSpaceX Elon Musk Nasdaq MSCI Ro Khanna

The Story

What 22 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

SpaceX shares have fallen significantly in recent days after its IPO
The company's market value has decreased by hundreds of billions of dollars
Elon Musk's net worth has also seen a substantial drop
SpaceX is planning or has launched a bond sale to fund AI initiatives

Key claims4 agreed · 3 unverified

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SpaceX shares tumbled more than 16% on Monday

agreed·FTberlingske

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SpaceX has shed $400 billion in market value

agreed·FT

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Elon Musk's net worth plummeted $350 billion

agreed·forbes

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SpaceX shares are down approximately 9% late in the U.S. cash morning

agreed·zerohedge

SpaceX's IPO was valued at $75 billion

unverified·advisor-perspectives

SpaceX's IPO was valued at $1.75 trillion

unverified·punch-ng

SpaceX's valuation exceeded $2 trillion after its IPO

unverified·tvn24

Where they diverge

The overall market performance of SpaceX since its IPO

FTberlingskenaftemporikiforbessvenska-dagbladet+4 morele-figaroyle-uutisetzerohedgebloomberg

Emphasizes the recent sharp decline and market correction after an initial rally.

tvn24punch-ng

Highlights the initial record-breaking success and high valuation of the IPO, with less focus on the subsequent decline.

Reasons for the market value decline

Links the share tumble to a fresh rise in US bond yields.

publico

Suggests investor concern over a low environmental sustainability rating from MSCI.

naftemporiki

Frames it as the first serious test for the company as a listed entity after its historic debut.

Coverage gaps

Specific details about the compute deal with SpaceXAI by "DeepSeek Of The West" Reflection

Reportedzerohedge

MissingFTberlingskeThe Week+16

Elon Musk's promise to sue a lawmaker over DOGE cuts and child deaths

ReportedThe Independent

MissingFTberlingskeThe Week+16

SpaceX's reported cash holdings of $100.8 billion

Reportedchannel-news-asia

MissingFTberlingskeThe Week+16

Coverage matrix(22 sources)

1–10 of 22

	bloomberg	FT	yle-uutiset	cnbc	berlingske	svenska-dagbladet	le-figaro	tvn24	publico	The Independent
The overall market performance of SpaceX since its IPO
Reasons for the market value decline
Specific details about the compute deal with SpaceXAI by "DeepSeek Of The West" Reflection
Elon Musk's promise to sue a lawmaker over DOGE cuts and child deaths
SpaceX's reported cash holdings of $100.8 billion

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (100/100)

22 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 5/5 buckets covered33/33

Far L1

Far Left (1)

The Independent

Left7

Left (7)

hotnewsjapan-timespublicoyle-uutisetYahootvn24cnbc

Center6

Center (6)

FTThe Weekforbesadvisor-perspectivespunch-ngbloomberg

Right7

Right (7)

Times of Indiaberlingskenaftemporikisvenska-dagbladetle-figaroseeking-alphachannel-news-asia

Far R1

Far Right (1)

zerohedge

Geographic diversity— 14 regions34/34

US7UK3India1Romania1Japan1Denmark1Greece1Sweden1Portugal1France1Finland1Poland1Nigeria1Singapore1

Political spectrum

LeftCenterRight

independent

publico

tvn24

japan-times

yle-uutiset

yahoo

cnbc

the-week

forbes

advisor-perspectives

punch-ng

bloomberg

seeking-alpha

channel-news-asia

naftemporiki

svenska-dagbladet

berlingske

le-figaro

zerohedge

Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

The Independentcenter-leftlefturgentMostly FactualFocuses on Musk's controversies and legal threats

publicocenter-leftcenter-leftcautious—Highlights environmental rating and investor concern

tvn24center-leftcenter-leftoptimistic—Emphasizes initial IPO fever and record debut

japan-timescentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualFocus on bond market challenges for future profitability

yle-uutisetcentercenter-leftneutral—Factual reporting on stock percentage drop

Yahoocentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualCalculates wealth redistribution, critical of extreme wealth

cnbccentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports analyst calls, standard financial news

FTcentercenteranalyticalVery HighAnalytical reporting on market value decline and bond yields

The WeekcenterleftanalyticalMostly FactualQuestions Musk's wealth, critical of his financial status

forbescentercenterneutral—Direct reporting on Musk's net worth plummet

advisor-perspectivescentercenteranalyticalMostly FactualReports on bond sale marketing and funding plans

punch-ngcentercenteroptimisticMostly FactualHighlights IPO as major trading story, factual

bloombergcentercentercautiousHighPredicts further slide, market-focused financial reporting

seeking-alphacentercenter-rightneutralMixedReports financial product launches related to IPOs

channel-news-asiacentercenter-rightneutralMostly FactualReports debt sale and cash, factual financial update

naftemporikicentercenter-rightcautious—Reports market test, less critical framing

svenska-dagbladetcentercenter-rightneutral—Factual reporting on stock decline over days

berlingskecenter-rightcenter-rightneutral—Direct reporting on stock drop, less contextual analysis

le-figarocenter-rightcenter-rightneutral—Reports stock drop while noting overall IPO gain

zerohedgecenter-rightrightneutralLowIncludes specific deal, market-focused, less critical

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely balanced, with a focus on financial reporting of SpaceX's market performance. Some outlets lean slightly left by including critiques of Elon Musk's wealth or environmental record, while others maintain a neutral, analytical tone.

Sources

Showing 13 of 22 sources

bloombergHigh19h ago

SpaceX Shares Poised to Slide Again as US Market Reopens - Bloomberg.com

SpaceX Shares Poised to Slide Again as US Market Reopens Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High6h ago

SpaceX sheds $400bn in market value as debut rally hits reverse

Shares in Elon Musk’s AI and rockets group tumble more than 16% following fresh rise in US bond yields

Read full article →

cnbcMostly Factual15h ago

Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, Micron, Estee Lauder, Pinterest, Visteon & more

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Monday.

Read full article →

The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids

Democrat Ro Khanna cited a 2025 study that estimated more than 14 million people could die without USAID resources by 2030

By Ariana Baio

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forbes7h ago

Musk’s Net Worth Plummets $350 Billion As SpaceX Falls 30% From High - Forbes

Musk’s Net Worth Plummets $350 Billion As SpaceX Falls 30% From High Forbes

Read full article →

YahooMostly Factual11h ago

Redistributing Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Fortune Would Likely Give Each U.S. Household Just $1,500. Here’s the Math

Read full article →

Times of IndiaMostly Factual44m ago

From IPO boom to bond debut: Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks funds for AI and starship

SpaceX is tapping the bond market for the first time, seeking funds for its ambitious AI and next-gen space tech projects, even as it boasts over $100 billion in cash. This move allows capital raising without diluting shareholder control. The announcement comes amid a significant drop in SpaceX shares post-IPO, which nonetheless propelled Elon Musk to trillionaire status. The company's expansion into AI and Starship development is driving substantial investment.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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japan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

SpaceX readies its $20 billion bond debut to fund AI ambition

Much of what the company offers investors now is hope about future profitability, but for bond buyers, that may be a harder sale.

Read full article →

channel-news-asiaMostly Factual15h ago

SpaceX launches notes offering, discloses $100.8 billion cash balance

Read full article →

The WeekMostly Factual7h ago

Elon Musk: Does he deserve a trillion dollars?

He’s now the richest man in history

By The Week US

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zerohedgeLow12h ago

"DeepSeek Of The West" Reflection Inks Major Compute Deal With SpaceXAI

"DeepSeek Of The West" Reflection Inks Major Compute Deal With SpaceXAI SpaceX shares tumbled for a third straight session, down around 9% late in the U.S. cash morning, after the Elon Musk-led company said it would sell investment-grade bonds for the first time. However, a new headline crossed around 11:05 a.m. ET via Axios, reporting that Reflection, the Nvidia-backed open-source AI startup, had signed a major compute deal with SpaceXAI. Under the deal, Reflection will pay Spa...

By Tyler Durden

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advisor-perspectivesMostly Factual13h ago

SpaceX Bankers Kick Off Marketing for Debut High-Grade Bond Sale

SpaceX is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time in what’s expected to be the start of a massive borrowing spree to fund the company’s AI ambitions following its record $75 billion IPO.

By Brian Smith, Michael Gambale

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punch-ngMostly Factual13h ago

SpaceX IPO (SPCX): Why This Could Be the Biggest Trading Story of 2026

The SpaceX IPO is set to be the biggest trading story of 2026. Discover why this record-breaking offering, valued at $1.75 trillion, will dominate markets. Read More: https://punchng.com/spacex-ipo-spcx-why-this-could-be-the-biggest-trading-story-of-2026/

By Punch Newspapers

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Coverage Timeline

First report: bloomberg · 22 Jun, 08:52|Full coverage: 22 · 18h|Window: 18h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

bloomberg22 Jun, 08:52First to report

SpaceX Shares Poised to Slide Again as US Market Reopens - Bloomberg.com

3h later

channel-news-asia22 Jun, 12:16

SpaceX launches notes offering, discloses $100.8 billion cash balance

cnbc22 Jun, 12:18

Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, Micron, Estee Lauder, Pinterest, Visteon & more

2h later

punch-ng22 Jun, 14:06

Coinbase launches pre-IPO perpetual futures tied to Anthropic, OpenAI after SpaceX

1h later

zerohedge22 Jun, 15:45

"DeepSeek Of The West" Reflection Inks Major Compute Deal With SpaceXAI

1h later

Yahoo22 Jun, 16:48

Redistributing Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Fortune Would Likely Give Each U.S. Household Just $1,500. Here’s the Math

yle-uutiset22 Jun, 17:18

SpaceX:n osakkeet kymmenen prosentin laskussa

le-figaro22 Jun, 17:19

SpaceX chute de 10% à Wall Street, en perte pour la troisième séance consécutive

1h later

publico22 Jun, 18:44

Elon Musk irritado com má nota ambiental atribuída à SpaceX

1h later

svenska-dagbladet22 Jun, 20:10

Space X rasade – har tappat tre dagar i rad

forbes22 Jun, 20:11

Musk’s Net Worth Plummets $350 Billion As SpaceX Falls 30% From High - Forbes

naftemporiki22 Jun, 20:14

SpaceX: Γιατί βυθίζεται η μετοχή της εταιρείας του Έλον Μασκ

The Independent22 Jun, 20:26

Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids

The Week22 Jun, 20:54

Elon Musk: Does he deserve a trillion dollars?

berlingske22 Jun, 21:16

SpaceX-aktien styrtdykker efter højtflyvende start på børsen

FT22 Jun, 21:28

SpaceX sheds $400bn in market value as debut rally hits reverse

4h later

japan-times23 Jun, 01:20

SpaceX readies its $20 billion bond debut to fund AI ambition

1h later

hotnews23 Jun, 02:48

SpaceX: De ce scad acțiunile companiei lui Elon Musk

Times of India23 Jun, 03:15Latest update

From IPO boom to bond debut: Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks funds for AI and starship

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from initial excitement and celebration of a record-breaking IPO to concern over significant market value declines and the challenges of maintaining investor confidence. The focus moved from the IPO's success to its subsequent correction and the company's strategies for future funding.

Initial IPO HypePrior to June 22nd, and early June 22nd

Early reports highlighted the record-breaking nature of SpaceX's IPO, its high valuation, and the initial surge in stock price.

Market Correction BeginsJune 22nd morning

Reports emerge of SpaceX shares starting to fall, marking the first serious test for the company as a public entity.

Significant Value DeclineJune 22nd afternoon

Multiple outlets confirm substantial drops in market value and Elon Musk's net worth, with some attributing it to rising bond yields or ESG concerns.

Future Funding PlansJune 22nd evening - June 23rd

Amidst the stock decline, news surfaces about SpaceX's plans to issue bonds to fund its AI ambitions.

SpaceX Market Value Plummets After Initial Rally, Musk's Net Worth Drops

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 3 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(22 sources)

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

SpaceX Shares Poised to Slide Again as US Market Reopens - Bloomberg.com

SpaceX sheds $400bn in market value as debut rally hits reverse

Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, Micron, Estee Lauder, Pinterest, Visteon & more

Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids

Musk’s Net Worth Plummets $350 Billion As SpaceX Falls 30% From High - Forbes

Redistributing Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Fortune Would Likely Give Each U.S. Household Just $1,500. Here’s the Math

From IPO boom to bond debut: Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks funds for AI and starship

SpaceX readies its $20 billion bond debut to fund AI ambition

SpaceX launches notes offering, discloses $100.8 billion cash balance

Elon Musk: Does he deserve a trillion dollars?

"DeepSeek Of The West" Reflection Inks Major Compute Deal With SpaceXAI

SpaceX Bankers Kick Off Marketing for Debut High-Grade Bond Sale

SpaceX IPO (SPCX): Why This Could Be the Biggest Trading Story of 2026

Coverage Timeline

SpaceX Shares Poised to Slide Again as US Market Reopens - Bloomberg.com

SpaceX launches notes offering, discloses $100.8 billion cash balance

Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, Micron, Estee Lauder, Pinterest, Visteon & more

SpaceX IPO (SPCX): Why This Could Be the Biggest Trading Story of 2026

SpaceX wywołał giełdową gorączkę. Debiut spółki Muska przeszedł do historii

SpaceX Bankers Kick Off Marketing for Debut High-Grade Bond Sale

Coinbase launches pre-IPO perpetual futures tied to Anthropic, OpenAI after SpaceX

"DeepSeek Of The West" Reflection Inks Major Compute Deal With SpaceXAI

Redistributing Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Fortune Would Likely Give Each U.S. Household Just $1,500. Here’s the Math

SpaceX:n osakkeet kymmenen prosentin laskussa

SpaceX chute de 10% à Wall Street, en perte pour la troisième séance consécutive

Elon Musk irritado com má nota ambiental atribuída à SpaceX

Space X rasade – har tappat tre dagar i rad

Musk’s Net Worth Plummets $350 Billion As SpaceX Falls 30% From High - Forbes

SpaceX: Γιατί βυθίζεται η μετοχή της εταιρείας του Έλον Μασκ

Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids

Elon Musk: Does he deserve a trillion dollars?

SpaceX-aktien styrtdykker efter højtflyvende start på børsen

SpaceX sheds $400bn in market value as debut rally hits reverse

SpaceX readies its $20 billion bond debut to fund AI ambition

SpaceX: De ce scad acțiunile companiei lui Elon Musk

From IPO boom to bond debut: Elon Musk's SpaceX seeks funds for AI and starship

Story evolution

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Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 3 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(22 sources)

Political spectrum

Story evolution