Thiel-backed exchange Bullish has submitted confidential IPO documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the Financial Times.
Jefferies is expected to lead Bullish's IPO process as the lead underwriter, although the timeline for the IPO is currently undisclosed.
The confidential filing allows Bullish to gauge investor interest while keeping its financial metrics private.
Bullish, a regulated exchange with tier-1 licenses globally, aims to solidify its position in the public markets amidst institutional interest in crypto platforms.