Last year saw a phenomenal rise in the number of public listings, mergers and acquisitions in the world of crypto. As for 2026, the party is just getting started. This week, crypto custodian BitGo is listing on the New York Stock Exchange at a reported $2 billion valuation, making it the first major digital asset IPO of 2026. Now one of the industry’s most established infrastructure players is preparing to test public markets, and the numbers being discussed suggest real confidence. Related: Mark Cuban ...

Company Overview - Bitpanda is one of Europe's leading retail crypto platforms, founded in 2014, with over seven million users [2] - The company accounts for 59.6% of Austria's domestic crypto trading market, according to consultancy firm EY [2] IPO Plans - Bitpanda is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the first half of 2026, with a potential valuation between €4 billion ($4.7 billion) and €5 billion ($5.83 billion) [1] - The IPO is planned for Frankfurt's stock exchange, following the decision to rule out a London listing due to lower liquidity [4] Financial Partnerships - The exchange has engaged Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank to assist with the IPO process [3] Market Context - 2025 was noted as a significant year for crypto IPOs, with major debuts from firms like Circle, Bullish, and eToro [5] - Competitors such as Kraken, FalconX, Grayscale, and Blockchain.com are also preparing for public offerings, indicating a trend in the crypto industry towards IPOs [6]