The strange thing is that even if Softbank is effective at floating at this valuation (apparently by having 28 banks hawking the IPO and having a small float),

The strange thing is that even if Softbank is effective at floating at this valuation (apparently by having 28 banks hawking the IPO and having a small float), there is almost no prospect of it remaining at that valuation, and Softbank is left holding the vast majority of the shares. I don't see how this doesn't end in tears. It seems to be mostly wishful thinking.