Bitget has unveiled a groundbreaking market structure that allows users to gain access to pre-IPO investments in global unicorns, including industry frontrunners like SpaceX. Powered by Republic, this launch signifies a significant departure from traditional secondary market trading, enabling broader participation in the value creation process prior to initial public offerings.
Historically, opportunities to invest in pre-IPO stages have been reserved for institutional investors and private capital networks. With the introduction of its Universal Exchange framework, Bitget is expanding into primary market access through a new initiative called IPO Prime. This new service aims to bridge the longstanding divide between private market investments and public market opportunities.
IPO Prime operates on a subscription-based model, allowing eligible users to apply for allocations in tokenized offerings linked to select companies. Allocation limits are tiered according to the user’s status, granting higher participation thresholds to users at elevated VIP levels. After the subscription phase, the digital assets will transition into an over-the-counter market on Bitget, enabling continuous pricing and trading within a structured platform.
Gracy Chen, Bitget’s CEO, emphasizes that access to pre-IPO opportunities has historically been defined by exclusivity. She states that IPO Prime empowers users to engage earlier in a company’s growth trajectory while benefiting from the flexibility of ongoing trading. This approach significantly alters the timing and manner in which investors can interact with emerging enterprises, allowing retail and new investors an invaluable opportunity to buy in early.
The inaugural offering under IPO Prime will be preSPAX, a digital asset designed to reflect SpaceX’s economic performance in the wake of its anticipated public listing. As a highly sought-after private company, SpaceX epitomizes a high-growth investment possibility that has traditionally eluded retail investors. To celebrate this launch, Bitget will host two rounds of airdrops for eligible VIP users on April 13, 2026, at 10:00 (UTC).
As part of this initiative, Bitget UEX is also set to provide initial participants with further exposure to the preSPAX offering. The official launch of the preSPAX token is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 12:00 (UTC), with a commitment period beginning on April 18, 2026, at 18:00. The distribution of tokens will occur on April 21, 2026, from 18:00 until 22:00 (UTC).
The advent of IPO Prime signifies a transformative approach to accessing traditional financial opportunities through innovative structures. As the boundaries between different asset classes continue to dissolve, platforms are evolving beyond conventional trading methods to create avenues for participating in early-stage markets. IPO Prime aims to integrate a wide array of financial opportunities into Bitget’s Universal Exchange model, offering a unified environment for users.
Interested users can learn more about IPO Prime and the upcoming preSPAX offering by visiting Bitget’s official website, which hosts a community of over 125 million users globally. The platform currently facilitates access to over 2 million crypto tokens, more than 100 tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, foreign exchange, and precious metals such as gold.
Moreover, the Bitget ecosystem is dedicated to enhancing user experiences with its AI agent, which assists in trade execution. The exchange is also focused on promoting cryptocurrency adoption through strategic collaborations with organizations like LALIGA and MotoGP™, and has partnered with UNICEF to boost blockchain education for 1.1 million individuals across 150 regions by 2027.
