BCG: Global M&A Up 15%, Crypto Deals Hit Record $9.66B
- —Global M&A volume reached $2.09 trillion in January–August 2026, up 15% year-on-year
- —The number of deals above $10 billion rose to 37 from 24 a year earlier
- —Crypto M&A hit a record $9.66 billion in H1 2026 while deal count fell 25% to 87
- —Deals below $1 billion remain below long-term averages
Why it matters: Record crypto deal value alongside a shrinking deal count points to consolidation around larger players.
Source: BeInCrypto TR