Crypto M&A Deals Forecast To Exceed Record $37 Billion in 2026
Public crypto M&A volume surged sevenfold in 2025 to reach $37 billion, defying earlier projections of $30 billion. The total number of transactions ROSE 74% year-on-year to 356 deals, with 39 exceeding $100 million in value. Stablecoins and payments emerged as prime acquisition targets for traditional finance firms, signaling growing institutional confidence in regulated crypto services.
Consolidation trends continue to dominate the digital asset landscape as companies increasingly opt to acquire crypto capabilities rather than build them internally. Market analysts now anticipate 2026 will break all previous records for crypto mergers and acquisitions, with the sector's maturation attracting deeper capital commitments from mainstream financial players.