A crypto IPO boom is on the horizon, says the head of listing at the New York Stock Exchange
The US initial public offering (IPO) market is anticipating a significant rebound in 2025, with a notable focus on cryptocurrency-related listings, as the global economy continues to change. Favorable legislative reforms and increased institutional interest in digital assets are expected to fuel a boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) in the cryptocurrency sector.
The strong US economy and low borrowing rates are largely responsible for this recovery, which should create a favorable atmosphere for companies looking to exit through an IPO. Even with the recent market volatility, the medium-term picture remains promising.
NYSE Vice President Optimistic About Cryptocurrency IPOs
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Vice President of Listing and Services, Chris Taylor, expects IPO market to catch steam This year due to high demand from Bitcoin Companies hoping to go public.
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Speaking at the Reuters Global Markets Forum in Davos, Taylor expressed optimism about the state of the market through consistent forecasting. Initial public offerings on the New York Stock Exchange rise Compared to 2024.
Taylor also stressed the need for policies that better support public markets and expressed hope for regulatory changes under the SEC’s new leadership. He stressed that in light of the expansion of its integration into traditional financial markets The growing interest of cryptocurrency companies Listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Market trends and forecasts
Technology and life sciences will also be areas where growth is likely to be the strongest. In these areas, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cell and gene therapies are areas where innovation and investment are occurring.
In fact, there are a few sectors where these numbers are significantly higher: companies such as technology by adopting artificial intelligence and cloud computing for improvements, and life sciences companies by discovering breakthroughs in rare diseases or discovering digital health solutions.
Hence, it is time for investors to find focus on businesses that are doing well and scalable business models that generate a lot of traction and more financial sustainability in the process. Another area of influence is Blockchain and cryptocurrencies Technologies. Companies are trying to find new financial instruments and decentralized platforms that are gaining importance in the market.
Private equity and public offerings
Meanwhile, private equity-backed companies are now emerging as popular options to raise funds by listing. Going forward, the current trend could bring a lot of movement in the IPO market this year. In the coming years also, private equity-backed companies will play a relatively important role. According to PitchBook, by 2025, they could command up to 40% of all IPO funds raised on major US exchanges.
Featured image from Reuters, chart from TradingView
