Shares of Gemini Space Station (GEMI), the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, surged more than 60% in their NYSE debut before settling with gains of about 25%, valuing the company at roughly $1.5 billion.
Key facts:
- Shares opened at $37.01 versus an IPO price of $28, spiking above $45 before retreating to $35.
- The IPO raised $425 million, pricing above an earlier $17–$19 range that was later revised higher.
- Trading was briefly halted for volatility shortly after the open.
- Gemini manages more than $21 billion in assets and serves about 10,000 institutions globally.
- The company offers a stablecoin, credit card, and NFT platform in addition to its core exchange.
- Crypto IPOs have seen strong momentum, with peers Circle (CRCL), Bullish (BLSH), and Figure Technologies (FIGR) also posting sharp first-day gains.
Relevant Companies
- Gemini Space Station (GEMI): Directly impacted by IPO performance and market sentiment toward crypto exchanges.
- Meta Platforms ($META): Indirect connection via Winklevoss brothers’ early legal battle with CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
- Circle (CRCL): Peer stablecoin and crypto infrastructure firm that also recently went public.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
