| Name | Bullish |
|---|---|
| Category | Exchanges & Data Providers |
| Tier | Tier 2 — Top Regional |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Country | HK |
| Region | AP |
| Employees | ~700 |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Tom Farley (CEO, ex-NYSE President) |
| Trading Speed | Medium Frequency |
| Flagship Strategy | Bullish Exchange |
| Glassdoor Rating | 3.6/5.0 |
Institutional-grade cryptocurrency exchange founded by Block.one with $10 billion in initial capital. Bullish is regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and publicly listed on NYSE via SPAC merger. Led by Tom Farley, former President of the NYSE, the exchange combines traditional exchange expertise with blockchain-native technology including an automated market maker (AMM) hybrid model. Bullish positions itself as the crypto exchange for institutional and professional traders.