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Kraken Valued at $20 Billion After $800 Million Funding Round Fuels Global Ambitions

Wednesday Nov 19 2025 02:50

2 min

Table of Contents

1. Kraken Secures $800 Million Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion
1.1 Funding Round Details
1.2 Global Expansion Strategy
1.3 Potential IPO on the Horizon?

Kraken Secures $800 Million Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion

Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the successful completion of an $800 million funding round, valuing the company at a substantial $20 billion. This capital injection is strategically aimed at fueling Kraken's ambitious global expansion plans.

Funding Round Details

The funding was secured across two tranches, with the second tranche featuring a $200 million strategic investment from Citadel Securities, a prominent US market maker. This partnership extends beyond investment, as Citadel will also provide Kraken with expertise in differentiated liquidity provision, risk management, and insights into market structure, building upon their recent $500 million investment in Ripple. The primary tranche saw backing from Jane Street, DRW Venture Capital, HSG, and Tribe Capital, alongside a “significant commitment” from the family office of Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi.

Global Expansion Strategy

Kraken intends to leverage the new capital to scale its global operations, deepen its regulatory footprint, and expand its product suite through both organic growth and targeted acquisitions. Already operating in numerous countries, Kraken plans to enhance its services and offerings while venturing into new markets across Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Potential IPO on the Horizon?

Speculation surrounding a potential Kraken IPO has persisted for years. Co-founder and former CEO Jesse Powell indicated in early 2021 that the firm had plans to go public in early 2022. However, despite competitors like Coinbase going public over four years ago, Kraken has yet to make a definitive move in this direction. Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi addressed the matter, stating that the firm is in no rush to pursue an IPO, even with the increasingly favorable regulatory landscape in the US. Sethi emphasized Kraken’s strong financial position, asserting that it is “financially sound” and well-capitalized, with private funding and the latest capital infusion reinforcing this sentiment. The focus remains on strategic growth and market leadership.

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Written by:

Emma Rose

Kraken Valued at $20 Billion After $800 Million Funding Round Fuels Global Ambitions

Kraken Secures $800 Million Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion

Funding Round Details

Global Expansion Strategy

Potential IPO on the Horizon?

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