Key Highlights
- CoinGecko is reportedly exploring a sale with a valuation of around $500 million, with investment bank Moelis advising the process.
- Sources say the discussions are still in early stages, and CoinGecko has not publicly confirmed the potential sale.
- Crypto mergers and acquisitions surged in 2025, totaling about $8.6 billion across 133 deals, as companies seek strategic growth and regulated infrastructure.
CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency market data company, is reportedly considering a sale at a valuation of around $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Malaysia-based company has hired the investment bank Moelis to help with the process, which started late last year. CoinGecko has not publicly confirmed the sale, while anonymous sources say it’s still too early to know the exact value of the company.
Launched in 2024, CoinGecko provides real-time information on crypto prices, trading volumes, market capitalizations, and the performance of thousands of tokens. The platform is widely used by retail traders, institutional analysts, and developers seeking reliable information on cryptocurrency.
If the sale happens, it would be one of the biggest exits in crypto data platforms in recent years. Some have compared it to Binance’s purchase of CoinMarketCap in 2020, which was valued at up to $400 million in a mix of cash and BNB tokens.
Crypto M&A hits record levels
Crypto mergers and acquisitions were a trend in 2025. According to PitchBook data, disclosed deals reached about $8.6 billion across 133 transactions, beating the total of the previous four years combined.
Major exchanges drove much of this activity. Coinbase bought derivatives platform Deribit for $2.9 billion last year, while Kraken acquired futures platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion.
Challenges for crypto data platforms
Moreover, the competitive landscape for crypto data companies has intensified, partly due to new technology trends. With more users turning to AI chatbots for information, platforms like CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap have seen significant traffic declines.
CoinGecko’s monthly traffic dropped to approximately 18.5 million in December 2025, down from 43.5 million in 2024. Meanwhile, CoinMarketCap’s traffic fell to 64 million from 157 million over the same period.
Founded by TM Lee and Bobby Ong, CoinGecko has grown to become a central hub for cryptocurrency insights. Its tools allow users to compare token performance, check exchange activity, and track overall market trends. Whether or not the sale happens, the reported discussions highlight how different elements are reshaping the crypto data sector.
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