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Bullish's initial public offering (IPO) was highly anticipated and successfully raised $990 million, valuing the company at $4.8 billion. The company priced its shares at $37 each, which was higher than the initial range of $28 to $33, indicating strong investor demand.

Institutional investors, including BlackRock and ARK Investment Management, committed to purchasing over $200 million worth of shares at the IPO price. This level of institutional commitment highlighted a growing comfort among traditional finance giants in directly investing in crypto-native ventures.

Bullish reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance, with a Q2 net income of $106–$109 million, up from a $349 million net loss in Q1 2025. This improvement coincided with a broader stabilization in the crypto market.

Bullish holds over 24,000 BTC, positioning it as the fifth-largest publicly traded holder. This substantial Bitcoin holding could be seen as a strategic move to capitalize on the growing popularity and value of Bitcoin.

The overall crypto market was experiencing a rally, with Bitcoin up over 28% and Ethereum’s ETH up more than 40% since the beginning of the year. This positive sentiment spilled over to Bullish, driving its stock price higher.

Bullish's acquisition of CoinDesk, a leading crypto news platform, further solidified its position in the digital asset ecosystem. This integration of media and trading infrastructure is a unique factor that lends confidence to investors.