BitGo IPO Surges 2.7% in NYSE Debut as Crypto Custody Demand Grows
BitGo's shares climbed to $24.50 before settling at $18.49 on its first trading day, marking a 2.7% gain from its $18 IPO price. The crypto custody firm raised $213 million, achieving a $2 billion valuation, with YZi Labs' backing underscoring institutional confidence in regulated digital asset services.
The company's 11.8 million Class A share offering attracted strong demand, with underwriters retaining an option to purchase an additional 1.77 million shares. BitGo currently safeguards $90 billion in assets for institutional clients and over one million users.
This listing accelerates the 2026 wave of crypto IPOs, with Circle, Gemini, and Bullish preparing to follow suit. The debut signals growing market acceptance of compliant digital asset infrastructure amid tightening regulations.