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Bitcoin's Momentum Gains Support as eToro Debuts on Nasdaq at $52

eToro has successfully priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $52 per share, raising approximately $620 million.

This move not only signals strong investor interest but also highlights the company's significant valuation of around $4.2 billion.

Trading under the ticker symbol “ETOR,” eToro is set to begin its journey on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 14.

The IPO comes at a time when Bitcoin is trading at $103,581, exhibiting a robust market capitalization of $2.057 trillion.

Despite a recent intraday pullback, Bitcoin shows patterns indicative of a potential bullish trend, with traders eyeing key support levels.

The market environment remains cautious, with examples of resistance near $105,000 that could limit immediate gains for Bitcoin.

eToro’s expanding crypto business has become a crucial component of its revenue model, with crypto asset revenue more than tripling last year.

Strategically, eToro's IPO is viewed as a litmus test for broader market risk appetite, important in the context of a recovering IPO landscape.

The confidence surrounding eToro's offerings is bolstered by notable interest from investors like BlackRock, which seeks to acquire $100 million in shares at the IPO price.

As both Bitcoin and eToro navigate this dynamic market, their trajectories could provide valuable insights into the convergence of traditional finance and cryptocurrency trading.