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SPACEX IPO CRASHES ROBINHOOD FOR SOME USERS

INDUSTRY DESK■ 1 MIN READ
SAT, JUN 13, 2026

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Robinhood users attempting to trade SpaceX's initial public offering encountered system failures on launch day. The outages prevented some investors from accessing the highly anticipated offering.

SpaceX's IPO generated significant demand on Robinhood's platform, overwhelming the trading app's infrastructure. Users reported inability to place orders, view account information, and access the platform entirely during peak trading hours. The technical failures occurred as retail investors rushed to participate in one of the year's most anticipated offerings. Robinhood's systems struggled to handle the volume, a recurring issue for the discount brokerage during high-traffic events. The company did not immediately provide a timeline for full service restoration or comment on how many users were affected. Robinhood has faced similar outages during previous market events, drawing criticism from users who missed trading opportunities. Affected investors took to social media to report their experiences. The incident highlights ongoing reliability concerns for commission-free trading platforms handling major market events.

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