Why crypto M&A deals in 2026 are expected to surpass record $37bn

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. Traditional financial ...