Transaction · Crypto / Digital Assets · 2022

Binance / FTX 2022

Binance acquired FTX on November 8, 2022.

Target
FTX
Acquirer
Binance
Announced
November 8, 2022
Sub-sector
Crypto / Digital Assets

Transaction overview

  • Binance announced the acquisition of FTX on November 8, 2022.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Binance agreed to acquire FTX's non-US unit to address a liquidity crisis at the rival crypto exchange and stabilize sector confidence.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
Target revenue
Target EBITDA
EV / Revenue
EV / EBITDA
Announcement
November 8, 2022
Acquirer
Binance (Strategic)

Frequently asked questions

When did Binance announce the acquisition of FTX?

Binance announced the acquisition of FTX on November 8, 2022.

What sub-sector is FTX in?

FTX is tracked in the Crypto / Digital Assets sub-sector.

Sources

  • aljazeera.com /economy/2022/11/9/cryptocurrencies-see-sharp-decline-as-investors-fret-on-ftx-deal