Magnetar Financial Sells $265 Billion in CoreWeave Derivative Securities

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Magnetar Financial LLC, a 10% owner, reported the sale of derivative securities valued at an unprecedented $265 billion, significantly reducing its indirect holdings in CoreWeave.

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• Massive Derivative Sale

  Magnetar Financial LLC disposed of derivative securities (call options) valued at $265,376,509,560 on May 5, 2026.

• Significant Stake Reduction

  The sale involved derivative securities representing 300,000 shares of underlying Class A Common Stock, reducing Magnetar's indirect holdings to 83,223 shares.

• 10% Owner Activity

  The transaction was executed by Magnetar Financial LLC and its related entities, which are classified as 10% owners of CoreWeave.

• Continuation of Large Sales

  This transaction follows a series of large derivative sales by Magnetar, including a previous significant transaction reported on April 25, 2026.

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This Form 4 filing reveals an extraordinary sale of derivative securities by Magnetar Financial LLC, a major 10% owner of CoreWeave. The transaction, valued at an unprecedented $265 billion, represents a colossal disposition of holdings relative to CoreWeave's market capitalization. This follows a pattern of significant sales by Magnetar, including a previous large derivative sale on April 25, 2026. Such a massive divestment by a key institutional investor could signal a significant shift in their investment thesis or a major liquidity event, potentially creating substantial downward pressure or uncertainty for CoreWeave's stock. Investors should closely monitor any further disclosures regarding Magnetar's remaining stake and the market's reaction to this colossal sale.