{"id":496520,"date":"2025-09-02T19:55:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/?p=496520"},"modified":"2025-09-02T19:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:55:13","slug":"major-us-crypto-firms-target-multi-billion-valuations-in-their-ipos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/major-us-crypto-firms-target-multi-billion-valuations-in-their-ipos\/","title":{"rendered":"Major US crypto firms target multi-billion valuations in their IPOs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/gemini\/\">Gemini<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/figure\/\">Figure<\/a> are targetting combined valuations exceeding $6.3 billion for their initial public offerings (IPO) as digital asset firms capitalize on renewed investor appetite for public market debuts, Reuters reported on Sept. 2.<\/p>\n<p>Blockchain lender Figure Technologies aims to raise up to $526.3 million at a maximum valuation of $4.13 billion. Meanwhile, Gemini exchange is seeking $317 million at a $2.22 billion valuation.<\/p>\n<p>The filings highlight the momentum building behind crypto IPOs following successful debuts by <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/circle\/\">Circle<\/a> and Bullish in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Figure plans to sell 26.3 million shares at $18 to $20 each, with existing investors participating in the offering. Co-founded by technology entrepreneur Mike Cagney in 2018, the company operates a blockchain-native platform for lending, trading, and investing in consumer credit and digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>Gemini, founded by twins <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/people\/cameron-winklevoss\/\">Cameron<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/people\/tyler-winklevoss\/\">Tyler Winklevoss<\/a> in 2014, will offer 16.67 million shares priced between $17 and $19 each.<\/p>\n<p>The New York-based exchange has positioned itself as a regulated cryptocurrency trading platform serving both retail and institutional clients.<\/p>\n<h2>US regulatory momentum<\/h2>\n<p>The IPO filings validate predictions from <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/bitwise\/\">Bitwise<\/a> Chief Investment Officer <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/people\/matthew-hougan\/\">Matthew Hougan<\/a>, who <a href=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/static.bitwiseinvestments.com\/Research\/Bitwise-The-Year-Ahead-10-Crypto-Predictions-for-2025.pdf\">forecasted<\/a> a &#8220;stampede of crypto unicorn IPOs in 2025&#8221; in December 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Hougan cited improving crypto prices, institutional adoption, mainstream blockchain technology acceptance, and favorable political conditions as catalysts for public listings.<\/p>\n<p>Stablecoin issuer Circle completed its <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/circle-stock-price-skyrockets-234-in-less-than-30-minutes-causing-multiple-trading-halts\/\">public debut<\/a> through a SPAC transaction earlier this year, while crypto exchange Bullish <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/bullish-continues-crypto-ipo-streak-of-success-with-3x-surge-in-stock-on-first-trading-day\/\">also went public<\/a>. The IPOs established successful precedents for crypto companies accessing public markets.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies have traded above their initial valuations, demonstrating sustained investor interest in crypto businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Renewed regulatory clarity, strong inflows into crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and corporate investments have accelerated institutional adoption of digital assets, creating favorable conditions for public offerings.<\/p>\n<h2>IPO pipeline expands<\/h2>\n<p>Additional crypto companies remain positioned for potential 2025 listings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/kraken\/\">Kraken<\/a>, one of the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has explored IPO plans since 2021 but now faces rumored <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/kraken-reportedly-exploring-1-billion-debt-raise-ahead-of-potential-ipo\/\">timing for a 2026 debut<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Compliance firm <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/chainalysis\/\">Chainalysis<\/a> and digital asset infrastructure provider <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/companies\/anchorage-digital\/\">Anchorage<\/a> represent other candidates identified by Hougan in his predictions.<\/p>\n<p>Figure's blockchain-focused financial services align with Wall Street's growing interest in tokenization, while Gemini's regulated exchange status appeals to institutions seeking compliant crypto trading venues.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies have established operational track records spanning multiple market cycles.<\/p>\n<p>The combined funding targeted by Figure and Gemini would represent the largest crypto IPO fundraising wave since the sector's 2021 peak, cementing 2025 as a pivotal year for cryptocurrency companies accessing traditional capital markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gemini and Figure are targetting combined valuations exceeding $6.3 billion for their initial public offerings (IPO) as digital asset firms capitalize on renewed investor appetite for public market debuts, Reuters reported on Sept. 2. 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