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Kraken Revives IPO Plan, Secures $200M Deutsche Börse Deal.
Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi confirmed Tuesday that the crypto exchange has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, following an earlier pause. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Sethi said the company resumed plans after market conditions shifted. At the same time, Deutsche Börse Group agreed to invest $200 million for a 1.5% stake.
Filing Continues After Earlier Pause
Kraken initially submitted a draft Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in November 2025. However, the company did not set a timeline for the listing. It later paused the process during a market downturn.
Now, Sethi said the filing remains active as Kraken evaluates timing. The comments came during the Semafor World Economy conference. He added that the company continues to expand access to advanced trading tools for individual users.
Notably, Kraken’s valuation has shifted during this period. Bloomberg reported the Deutsche Börse investment implies a $13.3 billion valuation. This figure sits below the $20 billion valuation reached in late 2025.
Strategic Investment Supports Expansion
Meanwhile, Deutsche Börse Group confirmed a $200 million investment in Kraken. The deal secures a 1.5% fully diluted ownership stake. This move links the crypto exchange with a major European market operator.
In addition, the partnership may deepen integration with Deutsche Börse platforms such as 360T and 360X. These systems support foreign exchange trading and tokenized securities. The collaboration aims to connect traditional and digital asset markets.
Kraken has also expanded its product offerings. It launched tokenized stocks, which exceeded $5 billion in volume across venues. The platform reported more than 37,000 users for this feature.
Market Conditions and Growth
However, Kraken’s IPO timing remains uncertain. Earlier this year, the company paused plans as crypto prices declined. Bitcoin had fallen about 40% from its October peak during that period.
