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I Tried to Buy 1,000 Shares of Figma IPO Heres What Happened
Date: 2025-08-01 02:51:07
Tom Gentile, America’s Pattern Trader, dives into the Figma IPO frenzy—and shares how he personally got in (barely!) as a retail investor using Robinhood’s IPO Access. From a $33 IPO price to an $85 open, FIG’s debut more than tripled, valuing the company at over $55 billion on day one. But here’s the twist: Tom only got 1 share out of 1,000 requested. Why? He breaks it all down.
In this video, you’ll learn:
– How Robinhood IPO Access works (and why it feels like a lottery)
– Why IPO shares are so hard to get as a retail investor
– What happens after the hype — including how to trade options once they’re available
– How options trading on FIG could open new doors even if you missed out on day one
– Tom’s plan to wait for the right technical patterns before jumping in
If you’re interested in IPOs, trading, or the future of AI-powered design tools, this episode is for you.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Figma Goes Public: From $33 to $85 on Day 1
00:30 – Adobe Tried to Buy Them for $20B—Here’s Why It Failed
01:00 – Tom’s Personal IPO Story: Retail Investor Access via Robinhood
02:15 – Submitting the IPO Request: $33,000 for 1,000 Shares
03:30 – The Twist: Only 1 Share Was Allocated
04:10 – Why IPO Access Is a Lottery (and Sometimes Brutal)
05:20 – Robinhood’s Rules and the Risk of Flipping IPO Shares
06:15 – The Silver Lining: Options Trading Coming Soon
07:30 – How to Trade Figma with Options
08:15 – Final Take: Missed the IPO? It’s Just Getting Started
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