According to Bloomberg, the Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading platform Deribit is collaborating with financial advisor Financial Technology Partners LLC to assess potential acquisition opportunities. According to insiders, FT Partners was initially hired in early 2023 to help arrange a secondary stock sale for Deribit investors and is now responsible for evaluating acquisition offers for the entire company. Reports indicate that Deribit's valuation may exceed $4 billion to $5 billion, although Kraken considered acquiring it but did not proceed. Deribit stated that the company is not officially for sale but has received strategic investment interest from multiple parties.

According to BlockBeats, on January 15, Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers stated that the options platform appointed FT Partners as general advisory services and potential secondary market trading advisor as early as 2023. "The interest in Deribit is partly due to our continued position as the absolute market-leading trading platform in the field of digital asset options trading," Strijers said. "In short, Deribit is not for sale. Over time, we have received strategic investment interest from multiple parties, but we will not disclose this information," Strijers added. Reports suggest that the company's possible valuation is between 4 billion to 5 billion USD or higher. The report also mentioned that Kraken had considered acquiring Deribit but did not make an offer. Kraken did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (CoinDesk)

Deribit CEO: Received multiple strategic investment offers, not for sale on the market.

Deribit, a leading digital asset options trading platform, has received strategic investment offers from multiple parties, according to CEO Luuk Strijers. Despite this interest, Deribit is not planning to sell via a public listing. The company has appointed FT Partners as a general advisory and potential secondary market transaction advisor. Deribit's valuation is estimated to be between $40 billion and $50 billion or higher. Kraken had considered acquiring Deribit but did not submit a bid.

BlockBeats News, January 15th, Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers stated that the options platform had appointed FT Partners as a general advisory and potential secondary market transaction advisor as early as 2023. 「Part of the interest in Deribit is because we continue to be the absolute market-leading trading platform in the digital asset options trading space,」 Strijers said. 「In short, Deribit is not up for sale. Over time, we have received strategic investment interest from multiple parties, but we will not disclose this information,」 Strijers added. Reportedly, the company's potential valuation is in the range of $40 billion to $50 billion or higher. The report also mentioned that Kraken had considered acquiring Deribit but did not submit a bid. Kraken did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (CoinDesk)

Deribit Receives Strategic Investment Offers, No Plans for Public Listing

Odaily Planet Daily News: Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers has confirmed that the cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform has hired FT Partners as an advisor to evaluate strategic investment opportunities and potential secondary market equity transactions. He emphasized that Deribit is not officially up for sale, but has indeed received interest from multiple strategic investors. Previously, there were reports that the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken had considered acquiring Deribit but did not make a formal offer. It is reported that Deribit's valuation could be between 4 billion and 5 billion USD or even higher. Currently, the bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market is driving an increase in merger and acquisition activities within the industry, including two major acquisitions announced this week by Moonpay and Chainalysis. (Coindesk)

Odaily Planet Daily reported that Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers confirmed that the company has engaged FT Partners as an advisor to evaluate strategic investment opportunities and potential secondary market equity transactions. He emphasized that Deribit is not for sale, but has indeed received interest from multiple strategic investors. Previously, there were reports that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken considered acquiring Deribit, although no formal offer was made. It is reported that Deribit's valuation could be between 4 billion and 5 billion USD or higher. Currently, the bullish market in the cryptocurrency sector is driving increased M&A activity within the industry, including two significant acquisitions announced this week by Moonpay and Chainalysis. (Coindesk)

Deribit CEO confirms receiving multiple strategic investment interests but denies rumors of a sale.

According to TechFlow, on January 15, the CEO of the cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Deribit, Luuk Strijers, confirmed to the media that the company has appointed FT Partners as an advisor in 2023 to provide general consulting services and potential secondary market services.
Strijers stated that Deribit is not up for sale, but over time, the company has indeed received strategic investment intentions from various parties.
According to Bloomberg, insiders revealed that Deribit's valuation could be between $4 billion and $5 billion or higher. The report also mentioned that the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken had considered acquiring Deribit but ultimately did not make a formal offer. In response to this, Kraken has not yet commented.

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According to a report by CoinDesk on January 15, Deep Tide TechFlow has confirmed that Luuk Strijers, CEO of the cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Deribit, stated to the media that the company appointed FT Partners as an advisor in 2023 to provide general consulting services and potential secondary market services.
Strijers indicated that Deribit is not for sale, but over time, the company has indeed received strategic investment intentions from various parties.
According to Bloomberg, sources revealed that Deribit's valuation could be between $4 billion and $5 billion or higher. The report also mentioned that the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken had considered acquiring Deribit but ultimately did not make a formal offer. Kraken has not yet responded to requests for comments on this matter.
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Deribit CEO confirms receipt of strategic investment interest but denies rumors of sale.

Luuk Strijers, the CEO of Deribit, confirmed that the company is evaluating strategic investment opportunities and has hired FT Partners as an advisor, but denied rumors that the company is for sale. Despite reports that Kraken had considered acquiring Deribit, no formal offer was made. Deribit’s valuation is reportedly between 4 billion and 5 billion USD or higher. Currently, the bull market in the cryptocurrency space is driving M&A activity within the industry, including two significant acquisitions announced this week by Moonpay and Chainalysis.

PANews reported on January 15 that according to CoinDesk, Luuk Strijers, CEO of crypto derivatives trading platform Deribit, confirmed that the company has hired FT Partners as a consultant to evaluate strategic investment opportunities and potential secondary market equity transactions. He emphasized that Deribit is not listed for sale, but has received strategic investment interest from multiple parties.
 Earlier, there were reports that the crypto exchange Kraken had considered acquiring Deribit but did not make a formal offer. Deribit was reportedly valued at $4 billion to $5 billion or more .
 Currently, the bull market in the crypto market is driving merger and acquisition activities in the industry, including Moonpay and Chainalysis, which announced two major acquisitions this week.

Deribit confirms strategic investment interest, denies sale rumors

According to a report by Bloomberg cited by TheBlock, crypto derivatives giant Deribit is attracting the attention of potential acquirers. It is reported that Deribit has hired fintech advisory firm FT Partners to evaluate strategic opportunities, including potential secondary market investments. Although Kraken had expressed interest, it ultimately did not proceed with the transaction. Sources indicate that Deribit's valuation could exceed 5 billion USD, but Deribit emphasized that it is not currently for sale. Data shows that in December 2024, Deribit accounted for 73.4% of Bitcoin options trading volume.

According to a report from Bloomberg cited by TheBlock, crypto derivatives giant Deribit is attracting the attention of potential acquirers. It is reported that Deribit has hired fintech advisory firm FT Partners to evaluate strategic opportunities, including potential secondary market investments. Although Kraken expressed interest, no deal was ultimately pursued. There are reports that Deribit's valuation could exceed 5 billion USD, but Deribit emphasizes that it is not currently for sale. Data shows that in December 2024, Deribit accounted for 73.4% of Bitcoin options trading volume.

According to TheBlock citing Bloomberg, cryptocurrency derivatives giant Deribit is attracting the attention of potential acquirers. It is reported that Deribit has hired fintech advisory firm FT Partners to evaluate strategic opportunities, including potential secondary market investments. Although Kraken expressed interest, it ultimately did not proceed with the related transaction. Reports suggest that Deribit's valuation may exceed 5 billion dollars, but Deribit emphasizes that it is not currently for sale. Data shows that in December 2024, Deribit accounted for 73.4% of Bitcoin options trading volume.

Deribit attracts the attention of potential acquirers but has not officially entered the sale phase.

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According to a report by Bloomberg on January 15, crypto derivatives exchange Deribit has hired Financial Technology Partners LLC (FT Partners) as a financial advisor to "assess opportunities" due to interest from potential acquirers.
The report states that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken had expressed interest in acquiring Deribit but ultimately did not move forward. Sources reveal that Deribit's valuation could exceed 5 billion USD. A spokesperson for Kraken declined to comment on this matter.
In response, Deribit stated that the company is not up for sale. The company appointed FT Partners as advisors at the beginning of 2023 to provide general consulting services and potential secondary market investment services.
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Deribit attracts buyers for a potential acquisition, with a valuation possibly exceeding 5 billion USD.

Deribit, a Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading platform, is attracting interest from potential acquirers, with a valuation possibly reaching $5 billion. The company is collaborating with Financial Technology Partners LLC to explore these opportunities. Although Kraken showed interest, it did not proceed with an acquisition. Deribit has received several strategic investment proposals but is not officially for sale. The platform's trading volume nearly doubled last year to $1.2 trillion, with options trading volume increasing by 99% to $743 billion. Institutional clients are served by Deribit FZE in Dubai, while retail clients are managed by its Panama entity. Founded in 2016, Deribit is headquartered in the Netherlands.

PANews reported on January 15 that according to Bloomberg, Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading platform Deribit has attracted the interest of potential acquirers and is working with financial advisor Financial Technology Partners LLC to evaluate related opportunities. Sources revealed that Deribit may be valued at between $4 billion and $5 billion, although Kraken considered acquiring it but did not advance the transaction.
 Deribit said in a statement that it was not officially listed for sale, but confirmed that it had received multiple strategic investment proposals. The platform's total trading volume almost doubled last year to $1.2 trillion, of which options notional trading volume increased by 99% to $743 billion.
 Deribit’s current institutional clients are directly served by Deribit FZE, based in Dubai, while retail clients are supported by its Panama entity, whose parent company is based in the Netherlands. Deribit was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in the Netherlands.

Deribit Attracts Acquisition Interest, Valuation May Hit $5 Billion

Deribit, a crypto derivatives exchange, has engaged Financial Technology Partners LLC to explore strategic opportunities after attracting interest from potential buyers. Despite reports, Deribit clarified it is not officially for sale but has received investment interest from various parties. Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, showed interest but did not proceed with an acquisition. Deribit's valuation is estimated to exceed $5 billion.

BlockBeats News, January 15, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the crypto derivatives exchange Deribit has hired a financial advisor to "review opportunities" after attracting potential buyers' attention. The company has invited Financial Technology Partners LLC (FT Partners) to participate in this potential transaction, and cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has also expressed interest. Bloomberg reported that Kraken did not move forward with the acquisition and stated that Deribit's valuation could exceed $5 billion, with Kraken declining to comment on the matter. In response to a request for comment from The Block, Deribit stated in a release: "Deribit has not been listed for sale. Over time, we have received strategic investment interest from various parties, and we will not disclose these interests. As part of the normal course of business operations, Deribit has engaged FT Partners in early 2023 as advisors for general consulting services and potential secondary market investments."

Deribit Explores Strategic Opportunities Amid $5 Billion Valuation

According to BlockBeats, on January 15, Bloomberg cited sources saying that the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit has hired a financial advisor to "review opportunities" after attracting the attention of potential acquirers. The company has invited Financial Technology Partners LLC (FT Partners) to participate in this potential transaction, and the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has also expressed interest in getting involved. Bloomberg reports that Kraken has not pursued the acquisition and states that Deribit's valuation could exceed 5 billion USD, while Kraken declined to comment on the matter. In response to a request for comment from The Block, Deribit stated in a release: "Deribit is not currently up for sale. Over time, we have received strategic investment interest from various parties, but we will not disclose these interests. As a routine part of business operations, Deribit appointed FT Partners as general consulting services and advisors for potential secondary market investments at the beginning of 2023."

Deribit attracts buyers for potential acquisition, valuation may exceed 5 billion dollars

According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading platform Deribit is working with financial advisor Financial Technology Partners LLC to evaluate potential acquisition opportunities. Sources indicate that Deribit’s valuation could exceed $4 billion to $5 billion, although Kraken had considered an acquisition but did not proceed. Deribit stated that the company is not officially for sale but has received strategic investment interest from multiple parties. https://t.co/FhBJKtwAhq

According to Bloomberg, the Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading platform Deribit is working with financial advisor Financial Technology Partners LLC to assess potential acquisition opportunities. According to insiders, FT Partners was initially hired in early 2023 to help arrange a secondary stock sale for Deribit investors and is now also responsible for evaluating acquisition offers for the entire company. Reports suggest that Deribit's valuation could be over $4 billion to $5 billion, although Kraken had considered an acquisition but did not proceed. Deribit stated that the company is not officially for sale but has received strategic investment interest from multiple parties.

According to Bloomberg, the Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading platform Deribit is collaborating with financial advisor Financial Technology Partners LLC to assess potential acquisition opportunities. According to insiders, FT Partners was initially hired in early 2023 to help arrange a secondary stock sale for Deribit investors and is now responsible for evaluating acquisition offers for the entire company. Reports indicate that Deribit’s valuation could be over $4 billion to $5 billion, although Kraken had considered an acquisition but did not pursue it. Deribit stated that the company is not officially for sale but has received strategic investment interest from multiple parties.

Deribit considers potential acquisition offers, with a valuation of up to 5 billion dollars.

Odaily Planet Daily reported that Bloomberg, citing knowledgeable sources, stated that the crypto derivatives exchange Deribit has hired a financial advisor to "review opportunities" after attracting the attention of potential acquirers. The company has invited Financial Technology Partners LLC (referred to as FT Partners) to participate in this potential transaction, and the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has also expressed interest in getting involved. Bloomberg reported that Kraken has not moved forward with an acquisition and noted that Deribit's valuation could exceed 5 billion USD, while Kraken declined to comment on the matter. In response to a request for comment from The Block, Deribit stated in a statement: "Deribit is not currently up for sale. Over time, we have received strategic investment interest from various parties, which we will not disclose. As part of the regular course of business operations, Deribit appointed FT Partners as advisors for general consulting services and potential secondary market investments in early 2023."

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bloomberg, citing informed sources, stated that the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit has hired a financial advisor to "explore opportunities" after attracting the attention of potential acquirers. The company has invited Financial Technology Partners LLC (referred to as FT Partners) to participate in this potential deal, and the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has also expressed interest in participating. Bloomberg reported that Kraken has not moved forward with an acquisition and noted that Deribit's valuation could exceed $5 billion. Kraken declined to comment on the matter. In response to a request for comment from The Block, Deribit stated in a statement: "Deribit is not currently for sale. Over time, we have received strategic investment interest from various parties, which we will not disclose. As part of regular business operations, Deribit appointed FT Partners at the beginning of 2023 for general consulting services and potential secondary market investments."

Deribit attracts buyers for potential acquisition, with a valuation possibly exceeding 5 billion dollars.

Deribit, a leading crypto options exchange, is attracting acquisition interest from investors, as reported by Bloomberg. The exchange, valued between $4 to $5 billion, is working with Financial Technology Partners LLC to explore potential deals. While Deribit has not officially confirmed it is for sale, it has been approached by various firms, including Kraken Exchange. The interest in Deribit is part of a broader trend of increased M&A activity in the crypto industry, driven by regulatory clarity and optimism under the incoming Donald Trump administration. The crypto M&A market has seen significant growth, with deals surpassing $1.2 billion, compared to $400 million in the previous year. The Trump administration's pro-crypto stance, including the appointment of a Crypto Czar, is expected to further boost the digital assets ecosystem in the U.S.

HIGHLIGHTS Deribit is getting acquisition offers from investors according to sources Mergers and Acquisition deals in crypto have peaked in the past few months The Donald Trump effect is fueling interest among market participants Deribit, renowned as one of the largest exchanges to trade options in the crypto industry, is attracting interest from investors. According to a Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources, the trading platform has already named a financial adviser to help pick the best deal. While Deribit has been in the market for an M&amp;A prospect, it has not officially confirmed it is up for sale. 
The Deribit Attractiveness as an Exchange
Per the Bloomberg Report, the crypto exchange is working with Financial Technology Partners LLC to negotiate the deal. Initially, the trading firm onboarded Financial Technology Partners to advise in its secondary stock sale proposal for current investors. Per the sources, the adviser’s role has expanded to include the whole firm.

Concerning the demand for anonymity, the sources have not disclosed the potential firms that have tendered an offer yet. However, Kraken Exchange once showed interest in the platform, though it did not materialize. 

The Bloomberg report noted that Deribit has an estimated $4 to $5 billion valuation. This is a fair valuation for an exchange that controls about $1.2 trillion in options, futures, and spot trading volume in 2024.

Deribit is an exchange with a diverse client base and enthusiastic community. The firm’s certified investors or corporate traders are managed by its Deribit FZE in Dubai. Meanwhile, retail investors can access the exchange’s outfit in Panama. Overall, the Deribit parent company is registered in the Netherlands.
Crypto Mergers and Acquisitions
Given the incoming Donald Trump administration, the prospects of regulatory clarity in the United States have fueled optimism for M&amp;A activities. Complemented by the Markets In Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, the ecosystem now has clarity in compliance demands.

According to data from Architect Partners, M&amp;A engagements crossed the $1.2 billion valuation. This figure outshines the $400 million recorded in the same period in 2023. The optimism in the market also sparked Moonpay and Helio acquisition talks in December 2024.

The Moonpay deal finally closed this week for $175 million. Besides Moonpay, Chainalysis also acquired security startup Alterya to bolster its foothold in the blockchain intelligence world.
Expectation From Donald Trump
Crypto investors expect a major turnaround in the United States digital assets ecosystem per policy considerations. With the President-elect’s pro-crypto stance, he has appointed a Crypto Czar, David Sacks, to help shape policy in the industry.

Some of the President’s nominations to key positions are also pro-crypto, hinting that his second term in office may not be business as usual. In an unusual move, David Sacks is set to host the first Crypto Ball in the White House.

Deribit Exchange Attracts Acquisition Interest Amid Crypto M&A Surge

Deribit options exchange is reportedly evaluating buyout offers, with its valuation potentially reaching up to $5 billion, according to Bloomberg. The platform specializes in Bitcoin and Ether options trading.

<img src='https://sosovalue.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sosovalue/web3image/25/01/15/z7l5t0nzkoz4.png'/>According to Bloomberg, the Bitcoin and Ether options trading platform may be worth up to $5 billion.

Deribit Options Exchange Considers Buyout Offers, Valuation Could Reach $5 Billion

据彭博社报道，比特币和以太坊期权交易平台Deribit正在与金融顾问Financial Technology Partners LLC合作，以评估潜在的收购机会。内部人士表示，FT Partners在2023年初被聘请，帮助安排Deribit投资者的二次股票出售，现在负责评估整个公司的收购报价。报告显示，Deribit的估值可能超过40亿到50亿，尽管Kraken曾考虑收购，但最终没有推进。Deribit表示，公司并没有正式出售，但已收到多方的战略投资兴趣。

Deribit正在考虑潜在的收购报价，估值高达50亿美元。

據彭博社報道，比特幣和以太坊期權交易平臺Deribit正在與金融顧問Financial Technology Partners LLC合作，以評估潛在的收購機會。內部人士表示，FT Partners在2023年初被聘請，幫助安排Deribit投資者的二次股票出售，現在負責評估整個公司的收購報價。報告顯示，Deribit的估值可能超過40億到50億，儘管Kraken曾考慮收購，但最終沒有推進。Deribit表示，公司並沒有正式出售，但已收到多方的戰略投資興趣。