According to the Bybit Crypto Insights Report, Circle,
the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has
successfully entered the public markets, with its
stock price soaring from its initial public offering
(IPO) price of $31 to a first-week close of $107. This
performance sets a precedent in the cryptocurrency
sector, suggesting that Wall Street may have severely
underestimated the value of the company in the pre-IPO
stage.
The report notes that investment bankers may have
underestimated the potential of Circle, which
experienced an oversubscribed IPO and subsequently
strong demand for its shares after its public listing.
This result highlights the changing valuation dynamics
of cryptocurrency-related companies and the potential
for more blockchain companies to enter the capital
markets using non-traditional valuation methods.
Circle's successful IPO is seen as a reflection of the
current favorable cryptocurrency development
environment in the United States, which is promoting
the acceptance of digital assets by the mainstream
market. The Bybit report also points out the broad
impact this has on the entire industry, setting a new
benchmark for other companies.
Looking ahead, the Bybit report identifies six
cryptocurrency and blockchain companies that are
expected to IPO by 2025. These companies have made
progress in various sectors of the industry, from
decentralized finance (DeFi) to security, and are
expected to reach multi-billion dollar valuations.
The report points out that the favorable regulatory
environment under the current US government is a
catalyst for the expected wave of cryptocurrency IPOs.
The entry of these companies into the public markets
may further consolidate the position of the
cryptocurrency industry in the global financial
landscape.
The Bybit report also reminds investors by comparing
Circle's post-IPO performance with Coinbase, which
faces challenges during the 2022 market correction.
The report emphasizes the importance of considering
company fundamentals and the competitive landscape of
the cryptocurrency industry.