As of today, Tesla trades at approximately $445 per share, boasting a market capitalization of around $1.48 trillion. SpaceX, still privately held, is valued at about $800 billion in recent secondary market transactions, with ambitions to hit a staggering $1.5 trillion valuation in a planned mid-to-late 2026 initial public offering (IPO). However, recent buzz—fueled by investor Chamath Palihapitiya's bold prediction on the All-In Podcast suggests an alternative path: SpaceX opting for a reverse merger into Tesla instead of going public independently. Palihapitiya argues this move would allow Musk to consolidate control over his "seminal assets" under one