eToro, a leading social investment platform founded with the mission to democratize global markets, made its Nasdaq debut on May 15, 2025, following a successful initial public offering (IPO). The company, co-founded by Yoni Assia who revealed he started buying Bitcoin at $5 for eToro's treasury, has grown to a community of over 40 million registered users. The IPO was well-received, with eToro's stock rising nearly 30% on its first day of trading, outperforming its projected price range. The event was marked by a Nasdaq opening bell ceremony attended by eToro's leadership team, including co-founders Yoni and Ronen Assia. eToro aims to differentiate itself from competitors like Robinhood by focusing on AI-driven, mobile-native investing tailored to a $140 trillion global wealth transfer to younger generations. The IPO comes amid a broader revival in the fintech IPO market, with companies like Chime preparing to go public. Chime, a banking platform with a $2 billion revenue run rate and nearly 9 million members, is planning an IPO valued at around $25 billion. However, Chime faces challenges with its payday lending product, which generated $64.3 million in revenue in Q1 but incurred $57.3 million in credit losses. The recent easing of market volatility has encouraged more IPO activity in European stock exchanges and the fintech sector. Early investors in eToro, such as Spark Capital, have seen substantial returns, with Spark Capital reportedly earning over $500 million from its initial investment. The successful IPOs of eToro and the upcoming Chime offering signal renewed optimism in the financial startup market, supported by increasing legitimacy for stablecoins from major payment networks and evolving regulatory frameworks.