Insider Trading April 17, 2026 08:47 PM

Magnetar-linked funds dispose of $24.2M in CoreWeave Class A shares

Multiple Magnetar-affiliated entities sold 203,080 CoreWeave shares on April 17, 2026, as the company secures large strategic capital and prices a $1 billion note offering

By Derek Hwang CRWV
Magnetar-linked funds dispose of $24.2M in CoreWeave Class A shares
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A group of Magnetar Financial LLC-affiliated funds sold 203,080 shares of CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) on April 17, 2026, receiving $24.2 million across several trades priced between $118.18 and $120.86 per share. The transaction reduces holdings but leaves Magnetar entities with substantial remaining positions. The sale comes as CoreWeave announces a $6 billion compute agreement with Jane Street, a concurrent $1 billion equity investment by Jane Street, and a priced $1 billion private senior note offering due 2031.

Key Points

  • Magnetar Financial LLC and affiliated entities sold 203,080 Class A shares of CoreWeave on April 17, 2026, generating $24.2 million from sales priced between $118.18 and $120.86 per share.
  • CoreWeave announced a $6 billion compute deal with Jane Street; Jane Street is also investing $1 billion in CoreWeave via the purchase of about 9.17 million shares at $109 per share.
  • CoreWeave priced a $1 billion private offering of senior notes due in 2031 with a 9.750% coupon, to be issued at 102.000% of principal and expected to close on April 21, 2026.

Magnetar Financial LLC and a suite of affiliated investment vehicles completed a series of transactions on April 17, 2026, selling a total of 203,080 shares of CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) Class A Common Stock for aggregate proceeds of $24.2 million. Reported sale prices across the trades ranged from $118.18 to $120.86 per share.

The stock was trading at $116.85 at the time of the report, down from a prior close of $119.56, although CoreWeave shares have experienced substantial appreciation over the last 12 months, surging nearly 199% year-over-year.


Who sold and how the positions are held

The shares disposed of were indirectly held across a number of entities associated with Magnetar, including CW Opportunity 2 LP, CW Opportunity LLC, Longhorn Special Opportunities Fund LP, Magnetar Capital Master Fund, Ltd, Magnetar Constellation Master Fund, Ltd, Magnetar Longhorn Fund LP, Magnetar SC Fund Ltd, Magnetar Xing He Master Fund Ltd, Purpose Alternative Credit Fund - F LLC, and Purpose Alternative Credit Fund - T LLC, as well as the general partner of Magnetar Structured Credit Fund, LP and the manager of Magnetar Alpha Star Fund LLC and Magnetar Lake Credit Fund LLC (collectively described in the filings as the "Magnetar Funds"). Magnetar Financial LLC acts as investment advisor to these funds.

Structurally, Magnetar Capital Partners LP is cited as the sole member and parent holding company of Magnetar Financial. Supernova Management LLC serves as the general partner of Magnetar Capital Partners, and David J. Snyderman is identified as the administrative manager of Supernova Management.


Holdings after the sales and market context

Despite the disposals, the filings indicate Magnetar Financial and its related entities still maintain significant ownership in CoreWeave. Independent analysis noted on the InvestingPro platform places CoreWeave near a fair value estimate of $120.41 and flags company-specific considerations including profitability headwinds and elevated valuation multiples; the platform is reported to offer 14 additional ProTips for CRWV that expand on those points.

Concurrent corporate financing and strategic partnership activity

These insider sales coincide with several material financings and commercial arrangements disclosed by CoreWeave. The company reached a $6 billion arrangement with Jane Street under which Jane Street will use CoreWeave's compute capacity across multiple facilities, including the Vera Rubin platform. As part of that relationship, Jane Street is investing $1 billion in CoreWeave through the purchase of roughly 9.17 million shares at $109 per share.

In addition, CoreWeave has priced a $1 billion private offering of senior notes due in 2031 carrying a 9.750% coupon. The notes are to be issued at 102.000% of principal and are guaranteed by certain wholly-owned subsidiaries, with an expected closing date of April 21, 2026.


Analyst reactions

Following the Jane Street announcement and related financing news, several sell-side firms adjusted their views. Cantor Fitzgerald increased its price target to $156 from $149 and maintained an Overweight rating. Evercore ISI raised its target to $150 from $120 while keeping an Outperform rating. Wolfe Research initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and set a $150 price target. These published adjustments were noted alongside the other disclosures.

The combined picture from the filings and analyst notes captures a company in the midst of meaningful capital and commercial developments, while Magnetar-linked funds have trimmed part of their holdings through the April 17 transactions.

Risks

  • InvestingPro analysis highlights profitability challenges and elevated valuation multiples for CoreWeave, which could weigh on investor returns and affect technology and growth equity investors.
  • CoreWeave's $1 billion senior note issuance carries a relatively high 9.750% coupon and will influence the company's credit profile and the fixed-income market segment tracking higher-yield corporate paper.
  • The Magnetar-linked sales reduce insider holdings but filings indicate the funds still retain significant positions; the precise post-sale concentration is not detailed in the disclosures.

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