$BTC Deals Hit $8.6B Record as #Trump Era Begins


The #crypto industry has recorded $8.6 billion in mergers and acquisitions across 267 deals this year through Tuesday, marking an 18% rise in transaction volume compared to 2024. The total deal value surged nearly 300% from last year's $2.17 billion, with growth projected to extend into 2026.


Kraken secured NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion to expand its futures #trading capabilities. #Ripple followed with a $1.25 billion deal for Hidden Road, a crypto-friendly prime broker, as major exchanges moved to strengthen their infrastructure.


#Coinbase led the year with its $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, the largest purchase in crypto history. The options trading platform deal set a new benchmark for sector consolidation as traditional finance players increased their crypto exposure.


President Donald Trump's administration has enacted deregulation policies and dropped regulatory lawsuits that had targeted crypto firms. The shift gave traditional finance institutions confidence to enter the sector through acquisitions and partnerships.

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December 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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