The beneficiaries of eToro’s upcoming IPO include the Assia family and even a sitting Israeli minister.
Nir Barkat’s company will sell $21 million worth of shares, while Yoni Assia’s father is expected to make up to $3.2 million.
eToro is preparing to go public at a valuation between $3.7 billion and $4 billion. Up to $500 million worth of shares will be offered, with the company itself receiving half of that amount (before costs and fees). The remaining shares will be sold by existing shareholders—mostly close friends and family of the founders.
So, who will gain the most from the listing? Who will walk away with the biggest payout?
According to a recent F-1 filing, eToro plans to offer 10 million Class A shares at a price range of $46 to $50. Half of these shares (5 million) will be newly issued by the company, while the other half will come from existing shareholders.
Yoni Assia, the eToro CEO, is set to be the biggest individual earner from the IPO. He’s offering 549,635 Class A shares, expected to bring in between $25.3 million and $27.5 million, depending on the final pricing. After the sale, he will still hold between $325.3 million and $353.5 million worth of Class A and Class B shares together.
Yoni Assia, the CEO of eToro
eToro was founded in 2007 by brothers Yoni and Ronen Assia, along with David Ring. Yoni is now the CEO, Ronen serves as Executive Director, and Ring, who was the Chief Technology Officer in the company’s early years, left in 2015.
Ronen Assia will be the second largest individual beneficiary, expecting between $11.7 million and $12.7 million from his sale. He’ll continue to hold shares worth around $119.4 million. David Ring will also sell shares valued between $7.7 million and $8.3 million, keeping a remaining stake worth about $12.3 million.
In a previous secondary sale in August 2023, Yoni Assia earned around $10.9 million from selling part of his stake, while Ronen made over $12 million.
Other members of the Assia family will also gain from the IPO. David Assia, the brothers’ father and eToro’s former Chairman, will sell shares worth up to $3.2 million, reducing his stake to about $47.6 million. iAngels, a venture capital platform co-founded by Yoni’s wife Mor Assia and her partner Shelly Hod Moyal, will sell shares worth around $2.4 million and retain holdings valued at $34.5 million.
Ronen Assia
eToro board members Eddy Shalev and Avner Stepak will sell shares worth $6.1 million and $425,900, respectively. Another executive, Tuval Chomu, who became Chief Solutions Officer in 2019, will also sell shares worth up to $853,000.
Other eToro employees are expected to sell shares totalling $26.4 million. They will still hold shares worth about $13.4 million after the IPO.
Israel’s current Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, will also benefit from the listing. The BRM Group, owned by Nir and his brother Eli Barkat, along with partner Yuval Rechavi, holds a 9% stake in eToro. The group plans to sell shares worth nearly $21 million but will retain a stake valued at more than $308 million after the sale.
Other major shareholders also plan to sell. Spark Capital, a US venture capital firm and the largest eToro shareholder, will offload around $33.5 million in shares, reducing its stake in eToro to 13.9%. US investment firm Andalusian SPV will sell shares worth about $30.9 million, keeping 8.4%. CM Equities SP will sell roughly $15.3 million in shares, leaving it with a 6.3% stake.
The law firm Hanina Brands will cash out about $4.3 million worth of shares, and still hold a remaining stake valued at around $40.6 million.
eToro is preparing to go public at a valuation between $3.7 billion and $4 billion. Up to $500 million worth of shares will be offered, with the company itself receiving half of that amount (before costs and fees). The remaining shares will be sold by existing shareholders—mostly close friends and family of the founders.
So, who will gain the most from the listing? Who will walk away with the biggest payout?
According to a recent F-1 filing, eToro plans to offer 10 million Class A shares at a price range of $46 to $50. Half of these shares (5 million) will be newly issued by the company, while the other half will come from existing shareholders.
Yoni Assia, the eToro CEO, is set to be the biggest individual earner from the IPO. He’s offering 549,635 Class A shares, expected to bring in between $25.3 million and $27.5 million, depending on the final pricing. After the sale, he will still hold between $325.3 million and $353.5 million worth of Class A and Class B shares together.
Yoni Assia, the CEO of eToro
eToro was founded in 2007 by brothers Yoni and Ronen Assia, along with David Ring. Yoni is now the CEO, Ronen serves as Executive Director, and Ring, who was the Chief Technology Officer in the company’s early years, left in 2015.
Ronen Assia will be the second largest individual beneficiary, expecting between $11.7 million and $12.7 million from his sale. He’ll continue to hold shares worth around $119.4 million. David Ring will also sell shares valued between $7.7 million and $8.3 million, keeping a remaining stake worth about $12.3 million.
In a previous secondary sale in August 2023, Yoni Assia earned around $10.9 million from selling part of his stake, while Ronen made over $12 million.
Other members of the Assia family will also gain from the IPO. David Assia, the brothers’ father and eToro’s former Chairman, will sell shares worth up to $3.2 million, reducing his stake to about $47.6 million. iAngels, a venture capital platform co-founded by Yoni’s wife Mor Assia and her partner Shelly Hod Moyal, will sell shares worth around $2.4 million and retain holdings valued at $34.5 million.
Ronen Assia
eToro board members Eddy Shalev and Avner Stepak will sell shares worth $6.1 million and $425,900, respectively. Another executive, Tuval Chomu, who became Chief Solutions Officer in 2019, will also sell shares worth up to $853,000.
Other eToro employees are expected to sell shares totalling $26.4 million. They will still hold shares worth about $13.4 million after the IPO.
Israel’s current Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, will also benefit from the listing. The BRM Group, owned by Nir and his brother Eli Barkat, along with partner Yuval Rechavi, holds a 9% stake in eToro. The group plans to sell shares worth nearly $21 million but will retain a stake valued at more than $308 million after the sale.
Other major shareholders also plan to sell. Spark Capital, a US venture capital firm and the largest eToro shareholder, will offload around $33.5 million in shares, reducing its stake in eToro to 13.9%. US investment firm Andalusian SPV will sell shares worth about $30.9 million, keeping 8.4%. CM Equities SP will sell roughly $15.3 million in shares, leaving it with a 6.3% stake.
The law firm Hanina Brands will cash out about $4.3 million worth of shares, and still hold a remaining stake valued at around $40.6 million.
Arnab is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He entered the industry covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates and later expanded his reach to forex as well. He is passionate about the changing regulatory landscape on financial markets and keenly follows the disruptions in the industry with new-age technologies.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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