Bullish IPO: $1.1B Raise in Stablecoins Marks Historic Shift in Finance

On August 14, 2025, Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, made history with its groundbreaking $1.15 billion IPO entirely in stablecoins. This unprecedented move marked the first U.S. public listing settled without traditional cash. Shares debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under ticker BLSH and surged as high as $118 before closing at $68 — an 83% gain within one day. The surprising use of stablecoins instead of traditional funding sources fueled a historic IPO.