Global M&A Activity Reaches $4.5 Trillion in 2025, Setting New Record
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 26 2025- Surge in M&A Activity: Global M&A deal volume reached $4.5 trillion in 2025, marking a nearly 50% increase from 2024 and the highest annual total since 2021, indicating strong market responses to low financing costs and relaxed regulations.
- Record Number of Megadeals: A total of 68 transactions valued at over $10 billion each were recorded, the largest number ever, reflecting companies' aggressive acquisition strategies in a robust market, which could reshape multiple industry landscapes.
- Investment Banking Revenue Boom: Investment banks collected $135 billion in fees from M&A transactions, nearing all-time highs, with over half coming from U.S. companies, highlighting significant market activity and deal sizes.
- Slow Growth in Private Equity Transactions: While overall M&A activity thrived, private equity deals only rose 25% to $889 billion, indicating challenges in asset sales, yet notable acquisitions like the $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts suggest ongoing opportunities in the market.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
