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A securities class action has been filed against BitGo Holdings Inc., alleging the digital asset infrastructure company misled investors about the severity of risks posed by falling cryptocurrency prices.
"BitGo downplayed the risk of declining digital asset prices as it touted its financial performance and business prospects," the complaint states, according to a filing by The Schall Law Firm.
BitGo went public Jan. 22 at $18 a share. The stock fell 15.71 percent to $7.67 after a first corrective disclosure in March, then dropped an additional 17.2 percent on May 13 after the company reported a $60.7 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026. The shares now trade at roughly $12.20, a 32 percent decline from the IPO price.
The lawsuit covers investors who bought BitGo securities in the Jan. 22 IPO or between Jan. 22, 2025 and May 13, 2026. The lead plaintiff deadline is Aug. 7, 2026. Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the court will appoint the applicant with the largest provable financial loss to represent the class.
Multiple firms seek lead role
At least four shareholder rights firms — The Schall Law Firm, Levi & Korsinsky, Holzer & Holzer, and Robbins LLP — have announced investigations or filed complaints. Levi & Korsinsky noted that investors who purchased at the $18 IPO price and held through both corrective disclosures may have significant claims.
The lead plaintiff process typically takes several weeks to a few months after the August deadline. Investors who do not seek lead plaintiff status remain absent class members and can still participate in any settlement or judgment.
What's at stake for BitGo
The class action poses significant legal and financial risk to BitGo, potentially leading to substantial settlement costs, reputational damage, and further stock depreciation. As a publicly traded digital asset infrastructure company, the case could also create negative sentiment across the broader crypto custody and custody sector, affecting peers such as Coinbase Global Inc. and Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd.
Investors will watch for the court's lead plaintiff decision in late 2026 and any subsequent motion to dismiss, which would test the strength of the allegations before discovery begins.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
