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The calendar flipped, and so did the market trends

  • 2025 Market Trends Alert: The 2025 IPO scene is heating up, with AI set for another stellar year and Web3 hinting at a strong comeback.
  • We take a moment to see what’s taking shape in each of these areas.
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The calendar flipped, and so did the market trends

    Markets are hitting refresh for the new year!



    Wishing you a fantastic start to the New Year and an amazing journey ahead!

    Let me ask the question we all know the answer to: “New Year, New Me?” Pfft, we’ve all overused that resolution like a credit card with no limit. The financial services industry has its fair share of those shiny pledges.

    But here’s something intriguing to kick off my first 10Q Newsletter of 2025: this year didn’t just start on a positive note — the industry’s optimism actually started brewing before the ball dropped. That’s a refreshing change from the gloom and doom of recent years. So, let’s dive into how and why the financial world is stepping into 2025 with a little extra spring.

    On a broader, behind-the-scenes level, December — when holiday vibes trump work emails — turned into a surprise whirlwind for us. Instead of the usual festive lull, we experienced an inbox overload with a flurry of company news, pitches, and developments. Clearly, this 2024 December decided to break tradition.

    On the external front, I’m noticing a few key trends emerging in the markets and public firms. The IPO scene for 2025 is gearing up for a surge, AI looks primed for yet another standout year, and Web3 is showing signs of a triumphant return (looks like AI’s got some competition in the ring this year).

    Let’s take a moment to see what’s taking shape in each of these areas.

    The 2025 IPO landscape

    Many big names are gearing up to make their market debut, including:


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