SpaceX investors can start selling in stages , not all at once. The first unlock is reported to begin after SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings as a public company, with additional portions opening later, and the final broad lock-up ending around 180 days after the IPO.

What that means

  • The earliest sale window is tied to the company’s first earnings report after the IPO.
  • A reported schedule also includes staggered unlocks around 70, 90, 105, 120, and 135 days after the IPO.
  • By the 180-day mark , the remaining restricted shares for most investors are said to be fully unlocked.

Practical read

For regular pre-IPO holders, the answer is: some shares may become sellable in the first few months, but the big unlock is about six months after the IPO. One source also says Elon Musk’s shares stay locked longer, until June 2027.

Timeline snapshot

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Stage Reported timing What happens
First unlock After first quarterly earnings Some insiders may sell a portion of shares
Interim unlocks 70, 90, 105, 120, 135 days after IPO Additional tranches open gradually
Full standard unlock About 180 days after IPO Most remaining restricted shares become sellable

One caution

The exact dates and percentages can depend on the final IPO documents and any special shareholder agreements, so the practical answer is “gradually, then fully at about six months ,” rather than one single day.

TL;DR: Some investors may start selling after the first earnings report, but the main lock-up appears to expire around 180 days after SpaceX’s IPO, with Elon Musk’s shares reportedly locked longer.