eToro’s US IPO is attracting attention as the company aims for a $4 billion valuation on Nasdaq.
The Israeli-based social trading platform plans to raise $500 million through the sale of 10 million shares. Half of those will come directly from eToro, while the rest come from existing stakeholders. Share pricing is set between $46 and $50. Underwriters will also have the option to purchase 1.5 million additional shares within 30 days to cover over-allotments.
eToro teams up with Wall Street giants for IPO
Major financial institutions are backing eToro’s US IPO. Lead underwriters include Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, UBS, and Citigroup. Deutsche Bank, Cantor, and BofA Securities also support the offering. The stock will trade under the ticker “ETOR” on Nasdaq’s Global Select Market. The move underscores growing institutional interest in platforms that merge social trading with crypto functionality.
Adding major weight to the offering is BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, expressing interest in buying up to $100 million worth of shares. This level of institutional involvement boosts confidence in eToro’s future as a public company. The company originally filed its IPO confidentially back in January, signaling a long-planned entry into US markets.
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eToro’s journey from SPAC failure to IPO spotlight
eToro’s US IPO comes after a failed SPAC merger in 2022 with FinTech Acquisition Corp. V. That deal had aimed for a $10.4 billion valuation but fell through due to SEC approval issues. Now, the company is taking the traditional IPO route, joining other crypto-connected firms like Coinbase and Bitcoin miners already listed on US exchanges.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, also recently filed to go public, though it has not moved forward. Market conditions, including geopolitical factors like tariff concerns, are influencing IPO activity in 2024. Still, eToro’s steady revenue growth and popularity among retail and crypto investors may give it a strong edge.
eToro blends stock and crypto trading with a social network-like interface, making it appealing to new investors. A successful IPO could validate this hybrid model and set a precedent for similar platforms. Investors and analysts alike will be watching closely as ETOR begins trading.
eToro’s US IPO represents not just a milestone for the company but also a signal of maturing investor appetite for regulated, hybrid finance platforms. If successful, it could reshape how the market views social and crypto trading going forward.