Anthropic IPO shutout drives Asian investors to proxy bets in tech, crypto

Limited access to Anthropic ’s initial public offering (IPO) has reportedly driven Asian investors to seek alternative investment avenues, including shares in companies like Amazon and Alphabet that hold stakes in Anthropic, as well as crypto derivatives and semiconductor stocks. This pivot comes as Anthropic, known for its Claude AI model family, prepares for a public listing on Nasdaq, although its IPO price, size, and date remain undetermined. Markets are showing mixed reactions, with some sub-markets reflecting increased expectations of the IPO being priced below initial private valuations.