Bakkt is a digital asset infrastructure platform providing institutional-grade cryptocurrency trading, settlement, and stablecoin payment solutions. The company operates as a regulated financial services provider with custody services, API-based trading infrastructure, and compliance capabilities for financial institutions and fintechs to integrate cryptocurrency capabilities.
Bakkt is publicly traded
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under its listed ticker.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2018
Employees
398–500
Total Funding
$482.5M
2 rounds
Latest Valuation
$1B
March 16, 2020
Total raised $482.5M across 2 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series B
Date
March 16, 2020
Amount
$300M
Valuation
$1B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2020 | Series B | $300M | $1B | Intercontinental Exchange, Microsoft M12 |
| December 31, 2018 | Series A | $182.5M | — | Intercontinental Exchange |
Akshay Naheta
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Main
Chief Executive Officer
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
Coinbase
Cryptocurrency exchange and custodian providing trading, custody, and payment solutions
Kraken
Bitcoin exchange and trading platform focused on cryptocurrency trading and financial services
Gemini
Cryptocurrency exchange and custodian platform enabling trading, sales, and storage of digital assets
Binance
Global cryptocurrency exchange providing trading and custody services
BitGo
Institutional cryptocurrency custody and trading infrastructure provider
Fireblocks
Digital asset custody and infrastructure platform for institutional clients
Bakkt completed a SPAC merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings on October 15, 2021, and began trading on NYSE under ticker BKKT on October 18, 2021. The merger generated approximately $447 million in gross proceeds. ICE maintained approximately 68% economic interest at merger close and currently holds approximately 19.8% of Class A shares as of May 2026.
Bakkt shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker to place an order.
Bakkt had a valuation of approximately $1B at the time of its public offering. Current market capitalization fluctuates with the share price.
Bakkt raised $482.5M across 2 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Bakkt is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.
Access live market data
Sign UpData collected with AI, which can make mistakes. Please double-check this information.