Kraken has frozen its multibillion-dollar initial public offering plan, citing difficult market conditions just months after confidentially filing with the SEC.
Kraken has halted its plans to go public, according to CoinDesk reporting. The move comes despite the company’s parent filing a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November 2025, signaling serious preparation for a U.S. listing at a $20 billion valuation.
Market headwinds have forced crypto companies to reassess public market entry timelines. Kraken had previously been exploring debt financing options and focusing on financial strength and regulatory compliance as preconditions for an IPO, but current conditions have made the path forward uncertain.
Sources: Coindesk
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