Crypto M&A reaches record $10 billion amid rate cuts
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the cryptocurrency sector soared to a record $10 billion in the third quarter of 2025, nearly matching the total deal value of the previous three years combined.
According to Architect Partners, this surge comes amid aggressive monetary easing by central banks worldwide. Over the past 24 months, there have been 312 rate cuts, with more than 82% of central banks lowering rates within just the last six months. This monetary shift has driven investors toward alternative stores of value such as gold and Bitcoin.
Crypto M&A 2021-2025. Source: Architect Partners
A significant portion of M&A activity involves companies aiming to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) with crypto, enhance regulatory compliance, and develop more efficient payment systems. As a result, the total deal value for the quarter nearly equals that recorded between early 2022 and mid-2025.
Bitcoin and gold at the center of rising demand
The era of easy money is channeling capital into both traditional and digital assets. Governments are buying gold at a record pace — 830 tons annually in 2025, with 23 countries increasing reserves in the first half of the year alone.
Before 2010, central banks were net sellers of gold for 21 consecutive years. Since then, they have become consistent buyers. From 2022 to 2024, central banks accumulated 1,080 tons, 1,051 tons, and 1,089 tons respectively — all above the historical average.The current year marks the 16th consecutive year of net gold purchases, the longest streak ever recorded.
At the same time, Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a digital counterpart to gold — a scarce hedge asset — as global financial liberalization and rising risk appetite fuel demand for alternative stores of value.
As we wrote, Crypto market recap: Bitcoin climbs 4% this week amid Fed policy speculation
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