EU Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Eyes $5B IPO in 2026: Report

Austrian crypto trading platform Bitpanda is reportedly planning a major Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2026, aiming for a market valuation of up to $5 billion. The potential listing represents a significant strategic step for the Vienna-based fintech company as it looks to solidify its position as a leading digital asset investment firm in Europe and globally.

Sources familiar with the company’s internal strategy, while stressing that the plans are preliminary and market-dependent, indicate that Bitpanda is targeting 2026 as an optimal window to launch the public offering. This timeline is believed to align with anticipated improved macroeconomic conditions and expected regulatory stabilization across the cryptocurrency sector, particularly following the full implementation of the EU’s comprehensive MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) framework.

Bitpanda, which previously achieved a valuation exceeding $4 billion during its Series C funding round in 2021, has recently focused on operational efficiency and expansion. After weathering the crypto winter, the company has emphasized its B2B offering, ‘Bitpanda Technology Solutions,’ providing crucial infrastructure to traditional banks and financial institutions looking to integrate digital asset services.

While the exact listing venue remains undetermined, the company is reportedly evaluating major financial centers, including exchanges in the United States or a major European hub. An IPO at the $5 billion valuation mark would provide substantial capital necessary to fund accelerated technological development, expand its global footprint, and diversify its suite of services beyond crypto into other asset classes like fractional stocks and ETFs, reinforcing its status as a full-service investment platform.

Source: EU Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Eyes $5B IPO in 2026: Report