U.S. retail investors are aggressively positioning for Anthropic’s planned IPO (initial public offering) through multiple brokerage platforms, large share subscriptions and Pre-IPO funds. Some are committing substantial portions of their net assets and intend to sell immediately after the listing. Others are gaining indirect exposure through over-the-counter funds and structured products. The strategies carry substantial risks, including lock-up periods, opaque valuations and insufficient liquidity, and could produce significant losses if Anthropic’s post-IPO performance falls short of elevated expectations.