#BullishIPO 🚀 What is #BullishIPO?
Bullish, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, is launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the U.S. with a target valuation of up to USD 4.2 billion. This is its second attempt to go public, after canceling a SPAC merger in 2022.
💰 Key Details
- Price per share: Between USD 28 and USD 31
- Shares offered: 20.3 million
- Capital to be raised: Up to USD 629 million
- NYSE symbol: BLSH
- Estimated listing date: August 12
🧠 Financial Strategy
Bullish plans to convert part of the revenue into dollar-denominated stablecoins, taking advantage of the new favorable regulatory framework in the U.S. (such as the GENIUS Act).
🦾 Who's behind it?
- CEO: Thomas Farley, former president of the New York Stock Exchange
- Interested investors: BlackRock and ARK Investment Management
- They also own CoinDesk, the second most read crypto media outlet in the world
📉 Challenges
- Reported a loss of USD 349 million in the last quarter, attributed to the drop in the value of its crypto assets
- Still, analysts are more focused on its efficiency as an institutional exchange