Bitpanda Considers Frankfurt IPO in 2026 With €5B Valuation Target
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Bitpanda’s Frankfurt IPO plans reflect stronger crypto markets, clearer EU rules, and rising interest in public listings. Vienna-based crypto firm Bitpanda is preparing for a potential public listing that could mark one of Europe’s largest digital asset IPOs. According to Bloomberg, the company is considering a debut on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as early as the first half of 2026. Crypto commentators say the move would place Bitpanda among a growing group of crypto firms preparing to go public. Bitpanda Weighs Frankfurt IPO After Ruling Out UK Listing According to sources familiar with the deal, Bitpanda is targeting a valuation of between €4 billion and €5 billion ($4.66 billion to $5.82 billion). Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank have been employed to arrange the offering. Discussions are ongoing, and details such as timing and valuation could still change. Bitpanda, a cryptocurrency trading platform backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is gearing up for a Frankfurt initial public offering as soon as the first half of this year, sources say https://t.co/nmS6yVJKVY — Bloomberg (@business) January 13, 2026 The crypto firm previously considered a listing in the UK but stepped back due to low liquidity on the London Stock Exchange. Co-founder Eric Demuth has said that a future IPO would take place in either Frankfurt or New York. But Germany is now emerging as the likely launch location. Bitpanda was founded in 2014 and has built a strong footprint across Europe. Currently, the firm operates in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and France. It has also recently expanded into the UK. A large share of its customer base is served through a Berlin hub. The platform offers crypto trading alongside commodities, securities, and ETFs through its website and mobile app. The planned Frankfurt listing may align with Bitpanda’s growing ties to Deutsche Bank. In…
Filed under: News - @ January 15, 2026 11:20 pm