Bitpanda Explores IPO or Sale Options Amid Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Bitpanda's Potential IPO

Austria-based exchange Bitpanda is exploring the possibility of going public on the Frankfurt stock exchange. The exchange is reportedly collaborating with major financial institutions, Citigroup Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co., to evaluate options.

IPO Trends in Cryptocurrency

• Bitpanda joins a growing list of crypto firms planning IPO
• Considering a sale if IPO fails to materialize
• Potential valuation of $4 billion or more

Any IPO or sale decision, if pursued, is likely to take place next year, though discussions are still in progress. However, no commitment has been made.

Increasing Profitability

These considerations come on the back of what could potentially be the exchange's most profitable year. In May, Bitpanda projected record-breaking profits for 2024. It reported over $108 million in revenue in the first quarter of this year.

Growing Interest in Public Offerings

The trend of crypto companies going public has gained momentum throughout this year. This is largely due to the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, fueled by the popularity of Bitcoin ETFs.

• Circle, a stablecoin issuer, moves headquarters to the U.S. in anticipation of an IPO.
• Circle’s CEO states the company is in a strong financial position.

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