Why crypto M&A deals in 2026 are expected to surpass record $37bn – DL News
- Crypto M&A hit a record $37 billion in 2025.
- And 2026 is expected to bring even more dealmaking, analysts say.
- Tailwinds include regulatory clarity and favourable interest rates.
Crypto dealmaking in 2026 is expected to surpass last year’s eye-watering $37 billion in transactions, industry insiders say.
“It’s hard to put a precise number on 2026, but we’re constructive and expect deal activity to pick up versus 2025,” Karl-Martin Ahrend, co-founder of crypto M&A advisory Areta, told DL News.
Ahrend said that the pace of mergers and acquisitions transactions will revolve around regulatory clarity, interest rates, risk appetite, and valuation attractiveness.
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