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eToro Co-Founders Ring Nasdaq Bell as Shares Jump, Then Slide 9%

Thursday, 15/05/2025 | 20:48 GMT by Jared Kirui

  • The company’s strong appeal to investors is partly driven by its crypto exposure, with crypto-related revenue surging in 2024.
  • eToro successfully debuted on the Nasdaq with a market valuation currently at $5.4 billion.

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Yoni and Ronen Assia, brothers and co-founders of eToro, today rang the trading bell at Nasdaq to celebrate the Israeli fintech giant’s listing.

With a market valuation of $5.4 billion, eToro is trading between $67 and $60. On the second day of trading, the shares dropped nearly 9% compared to the previous price. The stock closed the first day at $67 per share, well above its $52 IPO price.

Just weeks ago, tariff uncertainty sidelined a wave of expected public listings. But eToro’s sharp debut may signal a turning point. The Israeli fintech opened trading on Wednesday at $69.69 a share, jumping 34% above its IPO price of $52.

The company priced 11.9 million shares above its initial $46–$50 range, after raising the deal size from 10 million shares. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, UBS, and Citi served as joint bookrunners. The robust investor appetite stands out as the first U.S. IPO to launch successfully following delays driven by policy uncertainty around tariffs.

Crypto Exposure Boosts Investor Appeal

eToro’s public debut comes at a moment when crypto-related firms are regaining attention. Coinbase’s recent inclusion in the S&P 500 marked a milestone for the digital asset sector. eToro, which allows users to trade stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies , has benefited from renewed market interest in crypto platforms. Revenue from crypto-related trades at eToro nearly quadrupled to $12.15 billion in 2024.

The firm’s CEO, Yoni Assia, said broader engagement with digital assets tends to pull more users into equity markets. “We have learnt that when people get more educated about the crypto markets, they generally get more educated about the stock and capital markets,” he said in an interview with Reuters.

Read more: eToro Shares Surge 29% in Strong Nasdaq Debut, Spark Capital Nets $530 Million

The listing also arrives in a more relaxed regulatory environment for crypto firms. Under the leadership of SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, the agency has paused or dropped enforcement actions against major platforms including Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood.

However, not all regulatory pressure has disappeared. eToro still operates under a limited crypto license in the U.S., offering only Bitcoin, ether, and Bitcoin Cash, due to a prior settlement with the SEC.

Source: Nasdaq

IPO May Reignite Delayed Listings

eToro’s strong start could nudge other fintechs to revisit postponed IPO plans. Buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna and digital bank Chime are among those waiting for better market conditions. Chime filed for a Nasdaq listing just one day before eToro’s debut.

Despite regulatory gray areas and market uncertainty, eToro’s surge reflects broader investor appetite for platforms that attract retail traders. The company’s valuation in its 2023 funding round rose from $3.5 billion to its current $5.64 billion market cap.

Yoni and Ronen Assia, brothers and co-founders of eToro, today rang the trading bell at Nasdaq to celebrate the Israeli fintech giant’s listing.

With a market valuation of $5.4 billion, eToro is trading between $67 and $60. On the second day of trading, the shares dropped nearly 9% compared to the previous price. The stock closed the first day at $67 per share, well above its $52 IPO price.

Just weeks ago, tariff uncertainty sidelined a wave of expected public listings. But eToro’s sharp debut may signal a turning point. The Israeli fintech opened trading on Wednesday at $69.69 a share, jumping 34% above its IPO price of $52.

The company priced 11.9 million shares above its initial $46–$50 range, after raising the deal size from 10 million shares. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, UBS, and Citi served as joint bookrunners. The robust investor appetite stands out as the first U.S. IPO to launch successfully following delays driven by policy uncertainty around tariffs.

Crypto Exposure Boosts Investor Appeal

eToro’s public debut comes at a moment when crypto-related firms are regaining attention. Coinbase’s recent inclusion in the S&P 500 marked a milestone for the digital asset sector. eToro, which allows users to trade stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies , has benefited from renewed market interest in crypto platforms. Revenue from crypto-related trades at eToro nearly quadrupled to $12.15 billion in 2024.

The firm’s CEO, Yoni Assia, said broader engagement with digital assets tends to pull more users into equity markets. “We have learnt that when people get more educated about the crypto markets, they generally get more educated about the stock and capital markets,” he said in an interview with Reuters.

Read more: eToro Shares Surge 29% in Strong Nasdaq Debut, Spark Capital Nets $530 Million

The listing also arrives in a more relaxed regulatory environment for crypto firms. Under the leadership of SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins, the agency has paused or dropped enforcement actions against major platforms including Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood.

However, not all regulatory pressure has disappeared. eToro still operates under a limited crypto license in the U.S., offering only Bitcoin, ether, and Bitcoin Cash, due to a prior settlement with the SEC.

Source: Nasdaq

IPO May Reignite Delayed Listings

eToro’s strong start could nudge other fintechs to revisit postponed IPO plans. Buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna and digital bank Chime are among those waiting for better market conditions. Chime filed for a Nasdaq listing just one day before eToro’s debut.

Despite regulatory gray areas and market uncertainty, eToro’s surge reflects broader investor appetite for platforms that attract retail traders. The company’s valuation in its 2023 funding round rose from $3.5 billion to its current $5.64 billion market cap.

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