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Pomerantz LLP filed a securities class action against BitGo Holdings Inc. on July 21, alleging the digital asset infrastructure company misled investors in its January initial public offering and subsequent disclosures.
"The Offering Documents in support of BitGo's IPO were negligently prepared and contained untrue statements of material fact," the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleges. The lawsuit, docketed as 26-cv-03428, also names certain BitGo officers as defendants.
The class covers investors who bought BTGO Class A common stock in the Jan. 22 IPO or securities between Jan. 22, 2025, and May 13, 2026. BitGo reported a net loss of $14.8 million for 2025, swinging from net income of $156.6 million in 2024, and its stock fell 15.71% to $7.67 on March 27 after the results were released. The company's digital asset sales margin narrowed to 0.21% from 0.47% a year earlier, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit alleges violations of Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Specifically, the complaint claims defendants understated the scope and severity of risks that declining digital asset prices posed to BitGo's business and financial performance, making statements about the company's prospects as a public company lacking a reasonable basis.
Investors have until Aug. 7 to seek lead plaintiff status. At least two other law firms — Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC and Robbins LLP — have also announced investigations or filed related claims, signaling potential consolidation of shareholder actions. BitGo did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The case adds to legal overhang for BitGo, which went public amid heightened scrutiny over crypto companies' disclosure practices. A settlement or adverse judgment could materially impact the company's financial position, given the broad class period covering both IPO purchasers and secondary market investors over a 16-month window.
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