- Bitget adds OpenAI-linked preOPAI to IPO Prime, giving users pre-IPO AI exposure from just $100.
- preOPAI launches on Solana through Republic, with commitments running May 12–15.
- preOPAI allows trading after allocation, avoiding traditional pre-IPO lock-up periods.
Bitget has added OpenAI-linked pre-IPO exposure to its IPO Prime platform, introducing preOPAI as the second listing under its tokenized investment initiative.
The launch gives users access to a product that tracks the economic performance of OpenAI after a future public listing. The move opens a market that has traditionally been reserved for institutional investors and private equity networks.
PreOPAI Opens AI Investment Access From $100
Issued on the Solana blockchain through regulated partner Republic, preOPAI lowers the barrier to entry for pre-IPO participation, with investment commitments starting from $100.
The commitment window for preOPAI will run from May 12, 2026, 08:00 UTC to May 15, 2026, 08:00 UTC. Allocations will be distributed between 08:00 and 12:00 UTC on May 15, with spot trading scheduled to begin at 14:00 UTC the same day.
The launch comes as global interest in artificial intelligence continues to accelerate, with AI-related companies attracting record valuations and investment flows. Bitget described the sector as a “$4 trillion opportunity” that has so far remained largely inaccessible to retail participants.
Tradable Pre-IPO Structure Introduced
Unlike conventional pre-IPO investments that often involve extended lock-up periods and limited liquidity, preOPAI introduces a tradable structure that allows users to buy and sell positions after allocation.
Furthermore, six months after OpenAI’s expected IPO, holders will be able to redeem their tokens into stock-linked assets or USDT based on prevailing market prices.
Bitget said the model provides exposure to economic outcomes rather than direct equity ownership. It positions the offering as a regulated and structured alternative to conventional token launches.
IPO Prime Expansion Follows SpaceX-Linked Launch
The introduction of preOPAI follows the earlier launch of preSPAX, a tokenized product linked to SpaceX.
According to Bitget, preSPAX attracted more than 13,000 subscribers and generated commitment value exceeding $171 million, highlighting growing investor appetite for tokenized pre-IPO exposure.
The company said future IPO Prime listings will continue to prioritize liquidity, regulatory alignment, and structured rollout rather than rapid expansion.
Bitget Pushes “Universal Exchange” Vision
Commenting on the launch, Gracy Chen said financial markets are evolving toward broader accessibility across multiple asset classes.
“The way people access markets is changing,” Chen said. “We’re moving toward a system where different asset classes and opportunities come together on one platform, and where access is no longer limited by structure.”
Bitget said IPO Prime forms part of its wider “Universal Exchange” strategy, which combines cryptocurrencies, tokenized traditional assets, and pre-IPO investment products within a single platform ecosystem.
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