Short sellers are testing SpaceX with about 40 million shares sold short, yet most remain wary of betting against Elon MuskExecutive summary: About 40 million SpaceX shares have been sold short, representing roughly 5 %‑7 % of the shares available to trade, per an estimate by S3 Partners. The rise in short interest signals increasing bearish bets while reluctance to challenge Musk suggests the stock could remain volatile, affecting investor sentiment and potential price swings. SpaceX, Elon Musk, short‑seller investors, and data provider S3 Partners. Short‑interest levels will be watched closely; any further increase could trigger more price volatility, while Musk’s actions or statements may continue to deter large bearish positions.According to S3 Partners, roughly 40 million SpaceX shares are currently sold short, amounting to 5‑7 % of the publicly tradable float. This shows a nascent bearish stance, but many investors still hesitate to oppose Musk’s influence and the company’s strong retail following. The situation highlights the tension between growing short‑interest and persistent confidence in Musk’s leadership.Connected developmentsSpaceX stock’s wild price swings since its IPO show how risky leveraged ETFs can beSpaceX Is Pulling Back. These 3 Stocks Are the Biggest Beneficiaries.4 Reasons Short Sellers Should Think Twice Before Betting Against SpaceXSpaceX stock’s wild price swings since its IPO show how risky leveraged ETFs can beSpaceX Is Pulling Back. These 3 Stocks Are the Biggest Beneficiaries.Today: SpaceX-Aktie rutscht ab: Mehr als nur ein Realitäts-Check?Open the full case file on Beyond →
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