Blockchain.com targets a $500mn IPO at a $4bn–$6bn valuation, well below its 2022 peak of $14bn, testing investor appetite as crypto listings return.
From $14bn to $6bn: Blockchain.com's IPO Tests Crypto Investor Appetite
Blockchain.com is pitching prospective investors on a public listing later this year, seeking to raise about $500mn at a valuation of $4bn to $6bn. The proposed terms remain under discussion, and the digital asset platform could pursue a smaller offering if needed. A listing this year is an aim, not a confirmed timetable.
Founded in 2011, Blockchain.com began as a Bitcoin blockchain explorer before expanding into wallets, trading, and services for institutional clients. Its proposed valuation would be well below the $14bn it reached during the crypto boom in 2022, showing how much investor expectations have changed.
The company’s plans come as the market for crypto listings shows signs of reopening. A recovery in digital asset prices has improved sentiment, but public investors remain selective. Several recently listed crypto companies have seen their shares fall sharply from post-listing highs, leaving new candidates to make a stronger case for their valuation and long-term earnings.
For Blockchain.com, the prospective IPO would test demand for an established crypto services business. Investors will be watching the final offer size, valuation, and timing, along with how the company presents its growth prospects. Until those details are settled, the $500mn fundraising target and $4bn–$6bn valuation remain proposals rather than final deal terms.
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The proposed listing will test appetite for crypto businesses after a difficult run for recent debuts. Final pricing may reveal how selective investors remain.