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The U.S. tech IPO market is showing signs of a long-awaited rebound, led by a spectacular debut from Circle Internet Group (CRCL) on the New York Stock Exchange.

After a prolonged dry spell triggered by macroeconomic turbulence and regulatory uncertainty, June 2025 saw five tech companies go public, more than doubling the monthly average since the start of the year. The sudden uptick has revived cautious optimism among investors and analysts alike.

Circle, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency and stablecoin ecosystem, captured market attention with an explosive launch on June 5. The company’s stock surged sixfold shortly after its IPO, propelling its market capitalization to an eye-popping $42 billion.

This remarkable rally was fueled in part by the passage of the GENIUS Act in the U.S. Senate, a landmark piece of legislation establishing a clear federal framework for stablecoins. The regulatory clarity provided by the Act appears to have boosted confidence in Circle’s long-term business model.

Circle’s IPO Sends Strong Signal

While Circle’s listing was the standout moment of the month, it wasn’t the only tech firm to test the public waters. Digital health startups like Hinge Health and Omada Health also went public, alongside trading platform eToro. However, none matched the scale or investor excitement surrounding Circle’s debut.

Market analysts say the success of Circle’s offering reflects a broader shift in investor appetite, one that favors companies with strong fundamentals and clear profitability over the aggressive growth narratives that dominated the 2021 IPO wave.

Investor Priorities Shift Post-2021 Boom

During the 2021 boom, 155 venture-backed companies raised over $60 billion through IPOs in the U.S. That frenzy cooled dramatically in 2022 as inflation and rate hikes took center stage.

Now, the market appears to be recalibrating. Reports from EY and CB Insights suggest that investors are gravitating toward sustainable, revenue-driven businesses. In Q1 2025, a larger percentage of IPO-bound companies were profitable compared to previous years.

Circle’s strong performance fits squarely into that trend, offering a blueprint for how tech firms can navigate today’s more demanding capital markets.

Major Players Remain on the Sidelines

Despite the uptick in activity, several of the tech sector’s heavyweights continue to stay out of the public market. SpaceX, Stripe, and Databricks have yet to announce any IPO plans, opting instead to remain privately held.

Their caution highlights the complexity of timing in today’s evolving regulatory and economic environment. Even as IPO sentiment warms, many companies are waiting for even more favorable conditions before taking the plunge.

Regulatory Shifts Could Fuel Further Growth

Recent discussions between the SEC and U.S. exchanges suggest that further easing of IPO regulations may be on the horizon.

Policymakers are reportedly seeking to reduce compliance burdens and make public offerings more attractive, a move that could accelerate this modest IPO resurgence. If those changes materialize, and if success stories like Circle continue to emerge, the U.S. tech IPO landscape could be entering a new, more disciplined phase of growth.

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