Kraken's Valuation Takes a Hit: Secondary Market Investors Depreciate Cryptocurrency Exchange Ahead of Public IPO

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  "detected_at": "2026-07-29T20:05:10+00:00",
  "company": {
    "name": "Kraken",
    "domain": "kraken.com"
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    "url": "https://fr.benzinga.com/crypto/la-valorisation-du-kraken-en-prend-un-coup-les-investisseurs-du-marche-secondaire-deprecient-lechange-de-cryptomonnaie-avant-son-introduction-en-bourse-publique/",
    "title": "Kraken's Valuation Takes a Hit: Secondary Market Investors Depreciate Cryptocurrency Exchange Ahead of Public IPO - Benzinga France",
    "excerpt": "Kraken's long-awaited plan to become one of the biggest stories in public crypto markets is facing a new test: private investors appear to be cooling on the exchange's valuation. Kraken shares have fallen sharply in the secondary market, according to data from Forge Global, indicating that investor enthusiasm around the cryptocurrency trading platform may be losing momentum after years of aggressive private market valuations. Forge's indicative price for Kraken fell from $40.10 to $29.41 per share, a drop of approximately 27% in just over a month. The Forge price is an estimate based on available primary funding data and secondary market transactions and is not the same as a publicly listed stock price, but it offers a window into how private investors value companies before their introduction to public markets. Read also: Ares Aims for $3.4 Billion Secondary Credit Deal, One of the Largest Private Credit Sales Ever. Kraken, founded in 2011, has emerged as a potential candidate for a future IPO, with investors closely monitoring the possibility for crypto companies to return to public markets with valuations reflecting renewed optimism in the sector. But the recent decline in secondary market prices suggests that private investors may have a more cautious view. Crypto companies, which once benefited from increased investor appetite during the 2021 bull market, are now facing...",
    "summary": "Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken's valuation has declined in the secondary market, with its indicative share price dropping approximately 27% from $40.10 to $29.41 in just over a month, according to data from Forge Global.",
    "planning": false,
    "image_url": "https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/07/29/Dhaka--Bangladesh-13-Dec-2024kraken-Is-C.jpg?width=2048&height=1536",
    "confidence": 0.9,
    "published_at": "2026-07-29T20:05:10Z",
    "article_sentence": "Kraken shares have fallen sharply in the secondary market, according to data from Forge Global, indicating that investor enthusiasm around the cryptocurrency trading platform may be losing momentum after years of aggressive private market valuations.",
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    "related_company_domain": "forgeglobal.com"
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