Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital gains 26% in Nasdaq debut

cointelegraphPubblicato 2026-07-29Pubblicato ultima volta 2026-07-29

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Ionic Digital, a Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company linked to the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius, saw its shares surge approximately 26% in its Nasdaq direct listing debut on Tuesday. The stock opened at $50 and closed at $62.90, giving the company an initial market capitalization of around $2.8 billion. Formed in 2024 to acquire Celsius Mining's assets, Ionic has since expanded into AI and high-performance computing. Renaissance Capital noted its $2.4 billion implied value at the reference price made it the largest U.S. direct listing since 2021. The stock later retreated 6.5% to $58.80 in after-hours trading.

Ionic Digital shares climbed about 26% from their opening price in their Nasdaq debut Tuesday after the Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure company completed its direct listing.

The shares opened at $50 and closed at $62.90, giving Ionic a market capitalization of about $2.8 billion based on approximately 44.9 million shares outstanding, according to its registration statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ionic was formed in 2024 to acquire Celsius Mining’s assets through the bankrupt crypto lender’s restructuring and has since expanded into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.

IPO research firm Renaissance Capital said Ionic’s $2.4 billion implied market value at Nasdaq’s $53 reference price made it the largest US direct listing since 2021.

The stock pared some of its gains after the closing bell, falling 6.5% to $58.80 in after-hours trading, according to Yahoo Finance.

Related: Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital seeks Nasdaq direct listing amid AI pivot

Domande pertinenti

QWhat was Ionic Digital's stock performance on its Nasdaq debut?

AIonic Digital shares climbed about 26% from their opening price in their Nasdaq debut.

QWhat was the closing price and market capitalization of Ionic Digital on its first trading day?

AThe shares closed at $62.90, giving Ionic a market capitalization of about $2.8 billion based on approximately 44.9 million shares outstanding.

QHow was Ionic Digital formed, and what is its business focus beyond Bitcoin mining?

AIonic was formed in 2024 to acquire Celsius Mining’s assets through the bankrupt crypto lender’s restructuring and has since expanded into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.

QAccording to Renaissance Capital, what is significant about Ionic Digital's direct listing?

AIPO research firm Renaissance Capital said Ionic’s $2.4 billion implied market value at Nasdaq’s $53 reference price made it the largest US direct listing since 2021.

QWhat happened to Ionic Digital's stock price in after-hours trading?

AThe stock fell 6.5% to $58.80 in after-hours trading.

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