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Figure Technologies Upsizes IPO to $693 Million as Crypto Stocks Surge

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Figure Technologies, a blockchain-native lender and stablecoin issuer, has expanded its planned U.S. initial public offering, raising its price range and increasing share count amid surging investor demand for crypto-related stocks.

IPO Details

  • New range: $20–$22 per share (up from $18–$20).

  • Shares offered: 31.5 million (up from ~26 million).

  • Potential raise: ~$693 million at the top end.

  • Valuation: ~$4.66 billion at the top end.

  • Listing: Nasdaq, ticker FIGR, debuting Thursday.

The initial plan would have raised up to $526 million at a valuation of $4.1 billion.

Market backdrop

  • Crypto IPO activity has heated up under the Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance, following successful debuts of Bullish and Circle.

  • Retail investors have bid up digital-asset stocks, boosting confidence for Figure’s listing.

Company background

  • Founded: 2018 by fintech entrepreneur Mike Cagney.

  • Business: Runs a blockchain-native platform for lending, trading, and consumer credit investment.

  • Efficiency claim: Funds home equity loans in ~10 days vs. industry average of 42.

  • Financials: Swung to a $29M profit in H1 2025, reversing a $13M loss a year earlier.

Investor interest

  • Lead underwriters: Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, BofA Securities.

  • Notable backer: Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office signaled interest in buying up to $50M in shares.

Outlook

The upsized IPO positions Figure as one of the most prominent crypto-fintech listings this year. If demand holds, it could serve as a barometer for mainstream appetite in blockchain-native financial companies amid a broader wave of digital asset adoption.