---
title: "Oregon investor’s $3M Rocket Lab bet stands out amid SpaceX IPO frenzy"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/289677922.md"
description: "SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut with the largest IPO in history, jumping 19% to a $2.1 trillion valuation. Meanwhile, Oregon investor Jacob Keeton realized over $3 million in gains from an early Rocket Lab position. However, experts caution that SpaceX's massive entry may temporarily siphon investment capital away from smaller space industry stocks."
datetime: "2026-06-14T02:59:38.000Z"
locales:
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/289677922.md)
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289677922.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/289677922.md)
---

# Oregon investor’s $3M Rocket Lab bet stands out amid SpaceX IPO frenzy

Record IPO surge: SpaceX debuted on Nasdaq with the largest IPO ever, jumping 19% on its first day and reaching a $2.1 trillion valuation. Early bet pays: Jacob Keeton of Oregon made over $3 million from Rocket Lab shares after years of closely tracking the space industry. Market ripple effects: Experts warn SpaceX’s debut may temporarily divert investor funds from smaller space stocks.

### Related Stocks

- [RKLB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RKLB.US.md)
- [SPCX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SPCX.US.md)
- [ASTS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ASTS.US.md)
- [DXYZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DXYZ.US.md)
- [PL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PL.US.md)
- [VCX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VCX.US.md)
- [SATS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SATS.US.md)
- [XAR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XAR.US.md)
- [159227.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159227.CN.md)
- [PPA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PPA.US.md)
- [RKLX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RKLX.US.md)
- [ITA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ITA.US.md)
- [ARKX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ARKX.US.md)
- [512810.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/512810.CN.md)
- [563380.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/563380.CN.md)
- [159241.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159241.CN.md)
- [ASTX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ASTX.US.md)
- [SPCH.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SPCH.US.md)
- [SPCF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SPCF.US.md)
- [SPAL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SPAL.US.md)
- [SNK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SNK.US.md)
- [SSPC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SSPC.US.md)
- [SPCU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SPCU.US.md)

## Related News & Research

- [SpaceX opens at $150 per share.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289619238.md)
- [Kingdom Holding Announces Latest Development On Its Investment In SpaceX](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289680648.md)
- [What did SpaceX stock close at after its first day of trading?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289643703.md)
- [Why Rocket Lab stock plummeted today](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289645302.md)
- [BREAKINGVIEWS-SpaceX’s $2 trln lift-off inaugurates new IPO era](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289624101.md)