United States SpaceX options launch breaks trading records
PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2026, 7:34 AM ET
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SpaceX options began trading in the United States on Tuesday, June 17, 2026, in what market data providers describe as the most active single-stock options debut on record. Roughly 1.8 million contracts changed hands, representing about $2.8 billion in option premium. Activity was dominated by call options, with an estimated call-to-put ratio of 1.3 to 1, indicating a strong bias toward expectations of further share price gains. The launch coincided with a 4.8% rally in SpaceX stock, which hit an intraday record of $225.64 before closing at $201.80. Investor focus intensified after SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of AI coding assistant Cursor.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Recent months Technology sector faces heightened volatility
- Recent weeks Investors rotate toward mega-cap technology
- Recently SpaceX completes $60 billion Cursor acquisition
- June 17, 2026 SpaceX options begin trading publicly
- June 17, 2026 Record 1.8 million contracts change hands
- June 17, 2026 Options premium totals about $2.8 billion
- June 17, 2026 SpaceX stock hits $225.64 intraday high
- June 17, 2026 SpaceX closes at $201.80 amid surge
News Intelligence
- SpaceX's record-breaking options launch could affect your wallet. If you're invested in technology stocks, this might be a sign of a bullish market. But remember, high activity also means high volatility. Keep an eye on your portfolio.
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