CoinGecko's CEO and co-founder, Bobby Ong, published a statement about the platform's future. He emphasized operational strength and a continued focus on transparency and long-term growth.
The statement comes amid rumors that CoinGecko is considering a potential sale.
Coingecko reiterates long-term vision following reports of possible sale
No reports, referencing individuals familiar with the matter, suggest that CoinGecko, an independent crypto data aggregator, is considering a potential sale valued at approximately $500 million.
The company has appointed investment bank Moelis to advise on the process, the sources said. One source noted that it is still too early to determine a final valuation, adding that the process only began late last year.
Amid these reports, Ong took to LinkedIn to confirm CoinGecko's operational strength and core principles.
“After nearly 12 years of building CoinGecko as a bootstrapped company, a question I often get is what the future holds. What I can say today is this: CoinGecko is operating from a position of strength. We are growing, profitable, and seeing increasing demand from institutions as traditional finance embraces crypto,” said Ong.
Ong added that the company routinely reviews potential strategic avenues, stressing that such reviews are intended to support sustainable growth and improve their services to both users and institutional clients.
“As a well-run company at this stage, we are regularly evaluating strategic opportunities that can help us accelerate our growth and strengthen the value we deliver – to the millions of users who trust our platform and to our ever-growing base of enterprise customers,” Ong noted.
He emphasized that the company's commitment to transparency, and focus on delivering unbiased and high-quality data about cryptocurrency, remains unchanged.
The CEO also referred to broader developments in the crypto sector, pointing to clearer regulatory frameworks and increasing institutional participation, while emphasizing that CoinGecko remains focused on its users and its long-term growth.
“We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead, and remain dedicated to serving our users while continuing to build CoinGecko for the future,” he stated.
It is thus clear that the founder's statement neither confirms nor denies a CoinGecko sale. It highlights financial strength, growth, and openness to considering strategic opportunities, without signaling that any transaction is planned or imminent.
Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency industry as a whole has seen a significant increase in mergers and acquisitions. A recent report from Architect Partners shows that crypto M&A activity reached record levels in 2025, with crypto investment-related deals accounting for 27.8% of all activity.
Among the largest transactions were Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road.
The trend has continued into 2026, including with Strive receiving shareholder approval this week to proceed with the acquisition of Semler Scientific.