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Crypto Exchange OKX to Offer New AI and Space Bets
Hong Kong, ChinaThursday, May 7, 2026
OKX is set to launch a novel trading product that lets users speculate on the valuations of some of the world’s biggest private tech companies—without granting ownership or voting rights.
How It Works
- Contracts track secondary‑market valuations of firms like OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic.
- Traders can bet on price swings of these companies without buying actual shares.
Market Context
- OKX joins other crypto platforms—Bitget (April) and Injective (since last year)—offering pre‑IPO style products.
- The initiative remains in the planning phase; no launch date has been announced.
Featured Companies
| Company | Notable Details |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | Creator of ChatGPT; offers indirect retail investment via a venture fund. |
| Anthropic | Developer of the Claude chatbot; part of AI‑centric portfolios. |
| SpaceX | Elon Musk’s space venture, preparing for a public listing and merged with AI firm xAI. |
Reactions
- OpenAI has distanced itself from a similar U.S. trading app that launched last year, emphasizing no affiliation.
- Platforms like AngelList already allow retail investors to gain exposure through funds holding stakes in these companies, starting at $500.
What This Means
The new OKX contracts provide a fully digital avenue for traders to gauge market expectations of future valuations, offering insight into investor sentiment without actual ownership stakes.
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