eToro Group, a retail trading platform known for its early involvement in the cryptocurrency space, is planning to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States this week. The company and some of its shareholders aim to raise up to $500 million by offering 10 million shares priced between $46 and $50 each. At the upper end of this price range, eToro's valuation could reach nearly $4 billion. The IPO had been on hold but is now moving forward with an active roadshow. In related developments, Citi and the Swiss firm SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) have announced a partnership to introduce a blockchain-powered solution for tokenizing late-stage private shares, including pre-IPO shares. This platform is expected to launch in the third quarter of 2025, allowing institutional investors to trade shares of high-growth, venture-backed private companies onchain, representing a new avenue for private equity investment.
Private equity is coming onchain 💰 Citi & Swiss Firm SDX just revealed plans to tokenize the pre-IPO market Institutional investors will have access to trade these "high-growth, venture-backed private companies" onchain by Q3 Awesome unlock for the crypto space... https://t.co/bVzUtHFbfp
.@Citi plans to unveil a blockchain-powered solution for investors who want to invest in high-growth private companies, with a start date in this year’s third quarter, the multi-national banking firm said Tuesday in a press release. https://t.co/BzBtSvmfFO
Trading platform eToro is targeting a valuation of up to $4B as it begins its IPO roadshow, touting itself as a "pioneer in the crypto space." Read more: https://t.co/TyiccFlYiN