Gemini's Nasdaq Debut

On September 12, 2025, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Space Station, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company's Class A common stock is now traded under the ticker symbol "GEMI."


IPO Details

The IPO was priced at $28.00 per share, which was above the previously increased expected range of $24.00 to $26.00. The company sold approximately 15.2 million shares, raising $425 million. This deal gave Gemini an initial market capitalization of about $3.3 billion. Strong demand for the shares was reported, with the offering being oversubscribed more than 20 times. Nasdaq also made a strategic investment, purchasing $50 million of Gemini's stock in a private placement.


First Day of Trading

On its debut, the stock opened at $37.01, representing a 32.2% gain over the IPO price. The stock's price fluctuated throughout the day, reaching highs around $46 before closing at $32.00, a 14% increase from its IPO price. This performance resulted in a market valuation of about $3.8 billion at the close of the first day.


Company Operations and Financials

Gemini, founded in 2014, operates a crypto trading platform and provides custody services. The company's revenue is primarily generated from transaction fees. For the first six months of 2025, Gemini reported a net loss of $282.5 million on revenue of $68.6 million. As of June 30, 2025, the company had approximately $18 billion in assets on its platform and had processed over $285 billion in lifetime trading volume. After the IPO, the Winklevoss twins are expected to retain a controlling interest with 94.5% of the company's voting power.