Gemini Space Station IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today in Winklevoss crypto exchange debut

Core Viewpoint - Gemini Space Station, a cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has made its public debut with an IPO priced at $28 per share, raising over $425 million and achieving a market valuation of approximately $3.3 billion [2][15]. Company Overview - Gemini Space Station, Inc. is a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss after their dissatisfaction with existing exchanges [3][4]. - The company offers various financial services, including a credit card that allows users to earn cryptocurrency rewards [4]. Financial Performance - For the year ending December 31, 2023, Gemini reported total revenue of $98.1 million, which increased to $142.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2024 [7]. - Despite the revenue growth, Gemini experienced net losses of $319.7 million in 2023 and $158.5 million in 2024 [8]. IPO Details - Gemini's shares were priced at $28, above the initial forecast range of $17 to $19, due to higher-than-expected demand [12]. - The IPO offered over 15.1 million shares, reduced from an initial plan of 16.67 million shares due to a cap on proceeds set at $425 million [13]. - The shares will trade under the ticker "GEMI" on the Nasdaq Global Select Market [11]. Market Context - Gemini's IPO is part of a trend of high-profile tech IPOs in 2025, with investor interest in the crypto and fintech sectors [16]. - The performance of recent IPOs in the sector has been mixed, with some companies like Circle Internet Group seeing significant gains, while others like eToro and Bullish have faced declines [17].