Bullish Cryptocurrency Exchange Priced Above Expectations in $5.4 Billion IPO

Published at 2025-09-02 08:07:54
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Bullish, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange and the owner of CoinDesk, successfully priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $37 per share, exceeding the expected range of $32 to $33. This pricing values the company at approximately $5.4 billion. The IPO involves the offering of 30 million shares, raising around $1.1 billion in capital for the firm.

The IPO, trading under the ticker symbol BLSH, is underwritten by financial giants JPMorgan, Jefferies, and Citigroup. These underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase an additional 4.5 million shares if there is continued demand. Significant institutional interest has been reported with investors such as BlackRock and Ark Investment Management expressing intent to buy up to $200 million worth of shares.

Since its 2021 launch, Bullish has seen impressive trading volumes, exceeding $1.25 trillion. This public offering marks Bullish's second attempt to go public, showing the company's persistence and growth potential in the crypto market. The trading debut is set for August 13, 2025.

Based in the Cayman Islands, Bullish is led by CEO Tom Farley and Chairman Brendan Blumer. Their leadership aims to capitalize on the raised funds to expand Bullish's services and market presence.

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