Preview of Six Major Crypto IPOs in 2026: Including Kraken, Consensys, Total Valuation Exceeding $35 Billion

BlockBeats News, December 29, according to DL News, the cryptocurrency industry raised $3.4 billion through IPOs in 2025. In 2026, more high-profile listing plans are expected. The six notable IPOs include: Kraken - U.S.-based crypto exchange platform, valued at $20 billion, planning to go public in the first half of 2026. Consensys - Developer of the MetaMask wallet, valued at $7 billion, preparing for IPO in collaboration with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. BitGo - The first major crypto custody institution to go public, focusing on compliance and security. Animoca Brands - Web3 gaming giant, expected to go public via a reverse merger, with a valuation of approximately $6 billion. Ledger - Hardware wallet manufacturer, with over 6 million devices sold, positioned as the "Apple of crypto security." Bithumb - South Korean exchange platform, selecting Samsung Securities as its underwriter, planning to list domestically in South Korea. Analysts believe these IPOs reflect the cryptocurrency industry's maturation, particularly in the development of compliance, infrastructure, and security.