How Lockup Expirations Create the Real IPO Window

When a company goes public, the celebration is just the beginning. For founders and early investors, the real clock starts ticking when the lockup period expires. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack why IPO lockup expirations matter more than the first-day pop, using the June 2026 market as a backdrop. They look at recent trends: why some stocks like Coinbase (COIN) have held up post-lockup while others like Rivian (RIVN) got crushed. They also examine the new 'staggered lockup' structures that some late-stage unicorns are adopting to smooth selling pressure. Plus, they discuss how founders can use collar strategies and derivative hedging to protect gains before the lockup lifts. If you're a founder or an investor in pre-IPO companies, understanding lockup dynamics is essential to timing your exit. #IPO #Lockup #FounderLiquidity #ExitPlanning #SecondarySales #Hedging #CollarStrategy #Coinbase #Rivian #Unicorns #VentureCapital #StartupExit #StockMarket #Business #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TechInvesting Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo