CoinGecko Founder Denies $500M Sale Rumors During Crypto M&A Surge

Published at 2026-01-15 15:30:13

CoinGecko’s founder pushed back on media reports that the market data firm is exploring a sale at about $500 million and had hired investment bank Moelis as adviser. The company described the rumors as inaccurate; there is no confirmed engagement with Moelis and no announced sale process. The denial was brief but clear, aimed at quashing speculation that had circulated amid a flurry of deal chatter in the sector.

The clarification matters because crypto M&A activity has picked up, driving higher valuations and frequent takeover rumors that can rattle users and partners. For investors and industry watchers, CoinGecko’s response underscores how quickly takeover talk can spread and the importance of official confirmation. Market consolidation remains a notable theme for 2026, but for now CoinGecko says it is not on the auction block.

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