SpaceX IPO Faces Scrutiny Over Massive Related Party Deals Tied To Musk Ally As SpaceX prepares for what could become the largest IPO in history, new reports are raising questions about related-party transactions connected to Elon Musk’s longtime associate Antonio Gracias. • Antonio Gracias’ entity reportedly holds 500M+ SpaceX Class A shares • The stake represents roughly 7.3% of the company • At a proposed $1.75T–$2T valuation, the holding could be worth $90B–$140B The report also revealed that xAI subsidiary CTC entered nearly $20B in GPU “sale-leaseback” agreements with Valor Equity Partners since 2024, with SpaceX acting as guarantor. Key concerns: • Auditor PwC reportedly classified the structure as a “failed sale-leaseback” • SpaceX was required to recognize around $9B in related party debt • Public shareholders may ultimately absorb this debt after the IPO • Critics are questioning governance standards and transaction independence Why this matters: • SpaceX’s IPO could become one of the most influential market events ever • Governance concerns may impact institutional investor sentiment • Related party structures are now under intense scrutiny ahead of listing The closer SpaceX gets to public markets, the more investors are examining not just its valuation but the financial architecture and insider relationships behind the company’s trillion dollar rise.$BTC #RateHikeRepricing #ICEBacksOKXOilPerps #VitalikOnEFSales