Ventuals promises compensation after oracle error triggers hundreds of liquidations. SpaceX-linked perpetual contract crashed 45% before recovering most losses. Pre-IPO crypto markets face sc
Ventuals said it will compensate affected users within 48 hours after a malfunction in its SpaceX-linked perpetual contract triggered hundreds of liquidations across Hyperliquid on Thursday. According to market data, the SPACEX-USDH contract plunged nearly 45% within 30 minutes, wiping out positions across 484 accounts and generating approximately $1.74 million in liquidations.
According to Ventuals, the disruption originated from incorrect data provided by an off-chain oracle source used in its pricing infrastructure. Consequently, the contract’s oracle and mark prices diverged significantly from expected levels, causing automatic liquidations across the market. During the volatility event, SPACEX-USDH fell from $2,277 to $1,254 before recovering to approximately $2,174. However, the rebound came only after hundreds of traders had already lost their positions.
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Ventuals acknowledged the issue publicly and stated that it had implemented safeguards across its pre-IPO markets to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents. Additionally, the company said it is reviewing affected accounts to determine appropriate compensation. The platform did not disclose the total amount that will be distributed. Nevertheless, it confirmed that impacted users will receive compensation within the next 48 hours.
Quick update – affected users will be compensated within the next 48 hours. https://t.co/ulaHSGj1b3
— Ventuals (@ventuals) May 28, 2026
The incident has renewed attention on the growing market for tokenized pre-IPO exposure. Unlike traditional equity ownership, the SPACEX-USDH contract does not grant shares, voting rights, or shareholder privileges. Instead, it allows traders to speculate on perceived valuations of private companies through perpetual futures contracts.
Besides the SpaceX product, Ventuals also offers contracts tied to other major private technology firms. Platform data shows Anthropic currently holds roughly $7.8 million in open interest, while OpenAI-related contracts account for approximately $3.34 million.
Those figures highlight increasing demand for alternative exposure to private-market valuations. However, Thursday’s liquidation event demonstrated how heavily these products depend on accurate external pricing data.
Ventuals now faces the challenge of rebuilding trader confidence while processing compensation claims. Moreover, the incident has intensified discussion around oracle reliability as pre-IPO crypto derivatives continue attracting greater market participation.
As trading activity expands across these products, market participants will likely pay closer attention to the safeguards supporting the pricing systems that underpin them.
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