Crypto M&A in 2026 is expected to surpass last year's record of $37 billions, with stablecoins and payments becoming hotspots
ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, the crypto market is expected to see M&A transaction volumes in 2026 surpass the record $37 billion in 2025.
Data from Architect Partners shows that publicly disclosed crypto M&A transaction volumes in 2025 surged sevenfold to $37 billion, far exceeding analysts' expectations of $30 billion. The number of transactions increased by 74% year-on-year to 356, with 39 deals exceeding $100 million and 17 deals exceeding $500 million.
Karl-Martin Ahrend, co-founder of crypto M&A advisory firm Areta, stated that transaction activity in 2026 will depend on regulatory clarity, interest rates, risk appetite, and valuation attractiveness. Traditional financial institutions are most interested in the stablecoin and payments sectors. The report points out that more traditional companies are expected to acquire crypto capabilities rather than build them in-house.
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