Strategy · Goldman Sachs · CoinDesk
Crypto IPO boom stalls as AI frenzy reshapes tech markets, confirms Fundstrat exec
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Latest developments: Hardware wallet maker Ledger and MetaMask developer ConsenSys are among crypto companies delaying IPO plans.
Key facts
- Worth watching: Farrell highlighted Hyperliquid as one of the few crypto ecosystems outperforming in 2026
- Latest developments: Hardware wallet maker Ledger and MetaMask developer ConsenSys are among crypto companies delaying IPO plans
- The contrast: AI-linked companies are still finding strong demand in public markets
- What this means: Bitcoin miners pivoting into AI infrastructure have become one of the stronger-performing corners of the crypto market
Summary
Fundstrat Head of Digital Asset Strategy Sean Farrell told CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Public Keys that crypto trading volumes are down roughly 75% year-to-date, pressuring valuations across publicly traded crypto firms. Farrell said companies are reluctant to go public in a weak market because IPOs represent a critical fundraising opportunity and firms want to maximize valuations for existing investors. Ledger had reportedly lined up Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for a planned $4 billion New York Stock Exchange listing before pausing those plans. Farrell said many crypto IPO processes are already “70% to 80% along the way,” positioning firms to move quickly once markets recover.