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Gemini Raises $425 Million in IPO, Priced Above Range at $28 per Share

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Gemini Space Station, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, raised $425 million in its U.S. initial public offering on Thursday, pricing shares above the marketed range at $28 apiece.

Key Details

  • Shares sold: 15.2 million

  • IPO proceeds: $425 million (capped despite oversubscription of 20x)

  • Valuation: $3.33 billion (non-diluted)

  • Ticker symbol: GEMI (trading starts Friday on Nasdaq)

Demand and Pricing

  • Initial IPO range: $17–$19, later raised to $24–$26 on strong demand.

  • Final pricing at $28 reflects robust investor appetite.

  • Nasdaq invested $50 million in a private placement alongside the IPO.

Sector Momentum

  • Gemini’s IPO follows Figure Technology’s $787.5M debut on Wednesday and earlier offerings by Bullish and Circle.

  • Record-high crypto prices and regulatory easing under President Trump are driving momentum for public listings.

Legal and Regulatory Context

  • Gemini is still engaged in an SEC lawsuit over its crypto lending program, accused of failing to register before offering to retail investors.

  • A status report on the case is due September 15.

  • The exchange has been linked politically, with reports suggesting Tyler Winklevoss lobbied the White House against a CFTC nominee.

Market Significance

Gemini’s IPO highlights investor enthusiasm for crypto-linked equities and positions the firm as a high-profile player in the mainstream financial market, despite ongoing legal scrutiny.

Gemini Raises IPO Price Range, Eyes $3B Valuation in Crypto Market Surge

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Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has increased its IPO price range to $24–$26 per share, aiming for a valuation of up to $3.08 billion. The move reflects heightened investor appetite for crypto ventures amid a broader revival in U.S. equity markets.

IPO Details

  • Shares Offered: 16.67 million

  • Proceeds: Up to $433.3 million at the new range

  • Previous Range: $17–$19 per share

  • Private Placement: Nasdaq to purchase $50 million in shares, as reported by Reuters earlier Tuesday.

  • Ticker Symbol: GEMI, to list on Nasdaq

  • Lead Bookrunners: Goldman Sachs and Citigroup

Market Context

  • IPO Climate: U.S. listings have picked up pace as lower interest rates and strong equity sentiment bolster demand.

  • Crypto Firms in Focus: Figure Technologies also raised its IPO size and pricing range the same day.

  • Regulatory & Institutional Support: Tailwinds from ETF approvals and institutional adoption are narrowing the divide between traditional finance and digital assets.

Competitive Landscape

  • Gemini will become the third publicly traded crypto exchange, following:

    • Coinbase (COIN.O): First to join the S&P 500

    • Bullish: Shares more than doubled after its NYSE debut last month

Background

  • Founders: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, known for their 2008 legal dispute with Facebook (now Meta) and early Bitcoin investments.

  • Positioning: Gemini holds billions in assets and offers a mix of trading, custody, staking, and institutional services.

Gemini Secures Nasdaq Investment Ahead of IPO, Strengthening Crypto–Wall Street Ties

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Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has secured Nasdaq as a strategic investor in its upcoming New York listing, marking a significant step for the digital asset industry as it pushes further into mainstream finance.

IPO Details

  • Gemini is targeting up to $317 million in proceeds from its IPO.

  • Nasdaq will buy $50 million in shares in a private placement during the listing.

  • Trading is expected to begin Friday under the ticker “GEMI”, though final timing depends on market conditions.

Strategic Partnership

The partnership extends beyond capital:

  • Nasdaq clients will gain access to Gemini’s custody and staking services.

  • Gemini’s institutional clients will be able to use Nasdaq’s Calypso platform to manage and track trading collateral.

Market Context

  • The IPO comes amid a rebound in U.S. equity capital markets, with strong investor demand for new listings.

  • Recent high-profile IPOs — including Figma and Firefly Aerospace — have boosted confidence.

  • Gemini would become the third publicly traded crypto exchange, following Coinbase and Bullish.

Gemini’s Position

  • One of the largest U.S. crypto exchanges by volume, Gemini manages $21 billion in assets and has processed $285 billion in lifetime trading volume.

  • Services include an OTC trading desk, a U.S. crypto credit card, and support for Bitcoin, Ether, and stablecoins.

  • The company reported a net loss of $282.5 million on revenue of $68.6 million for the first half of 2025, compared with a smaller loss a year earlier.

Broader Significance

The Nasdaq partnership signals a deepening connection between Wall Street and crypto markets, reinforcing digital assets as a mainstream asset class.
The move also positions Gemini as a stronger competitor in an IPO wave dominated by crypto and AI-related firms.