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Crypto Froth Watch: Bullish IPO Pops 200% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Near Highs

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Aug 15, 2025
Bitcoin rockets to $124K, while Ethereum flirts with a record high, sparking altcoin enthusiasm. The shocking 200% surge and subsequent plummet of Bullish's IPO raise eyebrows about market frenzy and speculation. Experts delve into whether this thrilling bull run is an overheating bubble or just the beginning. With rising national debt influencing crypto investments, the podcast navigates the dynamic interplay of institutional interest and macroeconomic trends shaping the future of cryptocurrencies.
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ANECDOTE

Hyperbolic Bullish IPO Launch

  • Bullish's IPO exploded after pricing at $37, with the first trade hitting $90 and intraday highs near $118.
  • The stock still closed under early highs but left Bullish with a roughly $10 billion valuation despite thin revenue history.
INSIGHT

Valuation Versus Business Reality

  • Bullish's market cap was set against thin revenues and unclear US presence, raising valuation-to-revenue questions.
  • The firm's ties to Block.One and past regulatory issues add risk despite the IPO frenzy.
INSIGHT

IPO Mania As Froth Indicator

  • The IPO's meme-coin-like price action suggests froth and potential retail dumping by insiders.
  • Riding a hot market is rational, but extreme pops are a sign the cycle may be overheating.
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