Account Minimums Are Being Lowered to Participate in the SpaceX IPO. Is This a Win or a Trap for Retail Investors?

Fidelity has lowered the minimum account balance requirement for SpaceX IPO participation to $2,000, down from traditional six-figure minimums. While this appears to democratize IPO access for retail investors, the article raises concerns that this expansion may primarily benefit pre-IPO shareholders seeking exit liquidity and could expose less experienced investors to FOMO-driven losses, similar to patterns seen in previous tech IPOs.