Crypto Deals Reach Record $8.6 Billion in 2025 as Trump Administration Fuels Market Optimism
In 2025, the crypto sector saw mergers, acquisitions and listings reach a record total of $8.6 billion as a more permissive US regulatory climate encouraged renewed participation from investors and institutions. Major transactions by Coinbase, Kraken and Ripple, alongside a sharp rebound in crypto IPO fundraising to $14.6 billion, signaled growing confidence despite late-year price weakness in Bitcoin. Market participants and legal experts expect this consolidation trend to extend into 2026 as regulatory frameworks such as MiCA and anticipated US legislation continue to take shape.