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Coinbase Goes Global with Largest-Ever Crypto Acquisition

May 09, 2025 at 01:43 am

In a bold expansion move, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) announced its acquisition of crypto derivatives giant Deribit for $2.9 billion—the largest deal in crypto industry history.

Coinbase Goes Global with Largest-Ever Crypto Acquisition

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is expanding globally with the largest-ever crypto acquisition.

Coinbase has agreed to acquire crypto derivatives giant Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal, the biggest in crypto industry history, according to a joint press release on Monday. The deal will be paid in $700 million cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock.

Coinbase shares rose nearly 6% on Monday.

Why It's Important:

The transaction, still pending regulatory approval, is expected to close by year’s end. Deribit, based in Dubai, handles over $1 trillion in trading volume annually and boasts roughly $30 billion in open interest. It’s a leading platform for Bitcoin and Ethereum options, especially among institutional and professional traders.

Coinbase, the premier U.S.-based crypto exchange, has trailed Binance in global market share. However, Deribit’s integration into the Coinbase ecosystem may close that gap.

“We are huge admirers of the Deribit team and the advanced trading products they've built,” said Greg Tusar, VP at Coinbase. “This deal will not only diversify our revenue stream but also position us as a global leader in crypto derivatives—spot, futures, perpetuals, and options.”

The crypto industry is seeing a surge in M&A activity as the first pro-crypto administration in the U.S. provides tailwinds for the sector. Earlier this year, Kraken announced its purchase of NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, and Ripple disclosed its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road.

“We are excited to join forces with Coinbase, a company that shares our vision for an open and accessible financial future,” said Deribit founders Boaz Avner and Marc Benhur. “This partnership will accelerate our mission while giving traders a one-stop shop for advanced crypto markets under a globally trusted brand.”

What's Next:

Coinbase had $8.5 billion in cash, equivalents, and marketable securities as of December 31, leaving it with firepower for additional acquisitions.

Deribit's founders will step down post-merger. The deal marks a significant step in Coinbase’s expansion strategy to scale globally and capture the fast-growing crypto derivatives segment.

Coinbase is making its most decisive move yet to compete on the global stage. Deribit's integration signals a shift in market dynamics and the maturation of crypto as a legitimate, diversified financial sector.

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