#IPOWave

📌 A Quick Overview of #IPOWave

**#IPOWave** refers to the current wave of cryptocurrency companies moving towards an Initial Public Offering (IPO), especially in the U.S. in 2025.

Prominent companies that have filed for IPOs:

Circle (USDC): Listed in June 2025, and its shares surged by about 290% within days of trading.

Bullish (owner of CoinDesk): Requested to raise up to $629 million, with a valuation of approximately $4.2 billion, boosting the momentum of the public sector for cryptocurrencies.

Figure Technology Solutions: Submitted a confidential S-1 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, targeting a public offering later in 2025.

**Why does it matter?**

It gives greater legitimacy to cryptocurrencies and encourages massive investments from traditional institutions, thanks to regulatory alignment (such as CLARITY and GENIUS Act).