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Cantor Equity Partners Shares Nearly Double: What's Going On?

Benzinga·04/24/2025 20:39:35
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Cantor Equity Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:CEP) were trading higher Thursday following news that the company will merge with a newly formed Bitcoin-focused entity called Twenty One.

What To Know: The deal, announced on April 24, 2025, values the new venture at $3.6 billion and positions it as the third-largest public holder of Bitcoin globally, after MicroStrategy and Tether.

The transaction is backed by major crypto and tech players including Tether, SoftBank Group and Jack Mallers, who will serve as CEO of Twenty One. Tether and Bitfinex will retain majority ownership, while SoftBank will hold a substantial minority stake. The merged entity will control approximately 42,000 Bitcoin and intends to increase its holdings further.

In addition to the merger, Twenty One has raised $585 million in fresh capital — $385 million via convertible senior secured notes and $200 million in equity. The funds will primarily be used to purchase additional Bitcoin and support general operations. Tether has committed to acquiring the Bitcoin before the deal officially closes.

Twenty One will focus on Bitcoin-native financial tools, such as lending platforms and performance metrics like “Bitcoin Per Share” and “Bitcoin Return Rate.” The company also plans to build Bitcoin-centric media content and capital markets products. It aims to be a pure-play public vehicle for Bitcoin accumulation and adoption, diverging from traditional financial reporting standards by emphasizing Bitcoin ownership per share over fiat earnings.

Following the merger, shares will trade under the ticker "XXI" on Nasdaq. Until then, Cantor Equity Partners will continue trading as "CEP." The transaction is still subject to shareholder approval and customary closing conditions.

CEP Price Action: Cantor Equity Partner shares closed Thursday up 50.30% at $24.80, according to Benzinga Pro.

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