Bullish (BLSH) Stock Soars 152% on IPO Debut Backed by Thiel, Institutional Interest
Shares of Bullish (BLSH) skyrocketed 152% during its first day of trading, defying flat broader market conditions. The Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange priced its IPO at $37 per share—above its projected range—raising $1.1B and achieving a $13.7B market cap. Institutional heavyweights like BlackRock and ARK Investment Management signaled $200M in combined purchase interest.
The exchange distinguishes itself by targeting institutional clients with BTC and ETH trading, avoiding riskier altcoins. Former NYSE president Tom Farley’s leadership underscores its Wall Street ties. Bullish’s debut reflects growing institutional crypto adoption, positioning it as a potential market leader amid retail-dominated competitors.