Kraken IPO Plan Signals Fresh Mid‑Cycle Push for Crypto

Kraken reportedly aims to list its shares on a US stock exchange as early as Q1 2026, joining Coinbase, Gemini, and Bullish on public markets. While Bitcoin and major altcoins trade sideways, money continues to flow into crypto equities and mergers, with $8.6 billion in crypto M&A deals recorded in 2025. This shift suggests that while token prices are cooling off, the business side of crypto is heating up again. (Source – CoinGecko, Kraken) While the Q1 2026 window is the goal for the Kraken IPO, the re ...