Bullish Crypto Exchange, Backed by Thiel and Wood, Prepares for $4.2 Billion IPO Amid Market Resurgence
The IPO market roars back to life as Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel and Cathie Wood, files for a public listing. The firm aims to raise $629 million at a $4.2 billion valuation, signaling renewed Wall Street appetite for crypto ventures. CEO Tom Farley cited the "next leg of growth" in digital assets as the impetus for the move.
Bullish plans to convert a portion of IPO proceeds into a dollar-backed stablecoin, underscoring its institutional focus. The exchange offers spot, margin, and derivatives trading alongside liquidity management services, having processed $1.25 trillion in volume by Q1's end. This comes as stablecoins and crypto infrastructure gain traction among traditional investors.