The U.S. IPO market is set for a significant revival in 2025, with cryptocurrency firms taking center stage.
Favorable economic conditions, lower borrowing costs, and increasing institutional interest in digital assets are paving the way for a surge in public listings, particularly within the blockchain sector.
Chris Taylor, the NYSE’s Vice President of Listings, expressed optimism during the Reuters Global Markets Forum in Davos. He highlighted the growing number of crypto companies preparing to go public and called for regulatory improvements to further support public markets. Taylor also noted the integration of digital assets into traditional finance as a key driver of IPO momentum.
Beyond crypto, sectors like technology and life sciences are poised for strong growth, fueled by advancements in AI, cybersecurity, and biotechnology. Blockchain and decentralized platforms are also gaining attention as companies develop scalable and innovative financial solutions.
Private equity-backed firms are expected to play a major role in this resurgence. According to PitchBook, these companies could contribute up to 40% of all IPO funds raised by 2025, reflecting their increasing prominence in capital markets.
As the crypto and tech landscapes evolve, 2025 promises to be a transformative year for IPOs, offering opportunities for investors to tap into emerging industries and cutting-edge innovations.
Bitcoin-focused investment firm Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) is facing mounting legal pressure as at least five law firms have filed class-action lawsuits over the company’s $6 billion in unrealized Bitcoin losses.
Digital banking platform SoFi Technologies is making a strong return to the cryptocurrency space, relaunching its crypto trading and blockchain services after stepping away from the sector in late 2023.
Digital assets are gaining ground in corporate finance strategies, as more publicly traded companies embrace cryptocurrencies for treasury diversification.
Ripple has been dealt another legal blow after a federal judge rejected its attempt to ease court-imposed restrictions and penalties stemming from its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).