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Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2026: Live Countdowns, Dates & How to Trade | ThinkMarkets

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Upcoming IPOs to watch in 2026

Track the most anticipated stock market listings of 2026 in one place. See expected dates, reported valuations and live countdowns, and learn how to trade each company as a share CFD with ThinkMarkets once it lists. Dates and figures are indicative and may change.

Last updated: 12 June 2026

What to watch

IPOs to watch

Now trading Nasdaq: SPCX

SpaceX

Now trading on the Nasdaq

Opening price: $162

Exchange: Nasdaq  |  IPO price: $162 (Opening 12th June 2026)

SpaceX has completed its initial public offering and is now trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX. The shares were priced at $162 in the offering (reported). Trade SpaceX as a share CFD with ThinkMarkets, subject to availability.

Read the SpaceX IPO guide See what's next for SpaceX
Expected Ticker: TBC

Anthropic

Expected listing: date to be confirmed

Exchange: to be confirmed  |  Reported valuation: to be confirmed

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, has been reported as laying early groundwork for a potential listing. No date has been confirmed. Read our guide for the latest on a possible Anthropic IPO and how to trade it once available.

Read the Anthropic IPO guide
Expected Ticker: TBC

OpenAI

Expected listing: date to be confirmed

Exchange: to be confirmed  |  Reported valuation: to be confirmed

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has been the subject of IPO speculation. No date has been confirmed. Read our guide for the latest on a potential OpenAI IPO and how to trade it once available.

Read the OpenAI IPO guide

SpaceX roadmap

What's next for SpaceX after the IPO

SpaceX has listed on the Nasdaq, but several milestones could shape the months ahead, from potential index eligibility to lock-up expiries. The dates below are as reported and are not yet confirmed. Index inclusion, ETF activity and lock-up terms are decided by third parties and can change.

12 Jun 2026 Listed on the Nasdaq

SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX.

From 12 Jun 2026 Active ETF inclusion

Some actively managed ETFs may begin adding SPCX.

12 to 20 Jun 2026 Options market builds

Additional option strikes and expiries may be listed as trading develops.

Around 19 Jun 2026 Total-market ETFs

Broad total-market ETFs may begin including SPCX.

Around 3 Jul 2026 Nasdaq-100 eligibility

Potential consideration for Nasdaq-100 inclusion, around 15 trading days after listing.

Jul to Aug 2026 Options market maturity

Options liquidity may deepen as the market matures.

After first earnings Possible early lock-up release

Up to around 20% of restricted shares may be released, subject to conditions.

Sep 2026 Russell index eligibility

Potential window for Russell index inclusion.

Dec 2026 Lock-up expiry

End of the approximately 180-day lock-up period.

Jun 2027 (earliest) S&P 500 eligibility

Potential eligibility window, typically 6 to 12 months or more after listing.

All dates and milestones are as reported and are not yet confirmed. Newly listed shares can be volatile and may trade differently from established stocks.

How it works

How to trade IPO stocks as CFDs

When a company lists, you can trade its shares as a contract for difference without owning the underlying stock. With ThinkMarkets you can go long or short on newly listed shares, subject to availability. Newly listed shares can be volatile, so a clear risk plan matters.

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Open an accountRegister and complete verification with ThinkMarkets.

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Fund your accountAdd funds using a supported payment method.

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Find the shareOnce it is listed and available, search for the share on ThinkTrader.

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Trade with a planSet your position size and stops before you place the trade.

FAQ

Upcoming IPOs: frequently asked questions

When is the SpaceX IPO?

SpaceX is expected to list on the Nasdaq on 12 June 2026 under the ticker SPCX, with shares priced at $135 in the offering (reported). Listing dates are set by the company and its underwriters and can change.

Is there a live SpaceX IPO countdown?

Yes. This page shows a live countdown to SpaceX's expected listing on the Nasdaq on 12 June 2026. Once SpaceX begins trading, the countdown is replaced by the opening price.

What was SpaceX's opening price?

The opening price will be confirmed here once SpaceX begins trading on the Nasdaq. The shares were priced at $135 in the offering (reported). The first traded price on the exchange can differ from the offer price.

When will Anthropic go public?

Anthropic has been reported as preparing early groundwork for a potential listing, but no date has been confirmed. We will update this page if and when a date is announced.

When will OpenAI IPO?

OpenAI has been the subject of IPO speculation, but no date has been confirmed. We will update this page if and when an official timeline is announced.

Can I trade IPO shares with ThinkMarkets?

Where available, you can trade newly listed shares as CFDs with ThinkMarkets on ThinkTrader, going long or short. Availability depends on the instrument being added to our platforms. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.

Are IPO stocks risky?

Newly listed shares can be highly volatile in their first days of trading as the market establishes a price. Trading them as leveraged CFDs increases both potential gains and potential losses. Only trade with money you can afford to lose.

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