# CoinGecko Said to Be Exploring $500M Sale: CoinDesk

*Author: David Christopher*
*Published: Jan 13, 2026*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/news/coingecko-said-to-be-exploring-500m-sale*

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Late last year, CoinGecko hired an investment bank to advise it on a potential sale at a valuation around $500 million, [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/13/crypto-data-platform-coingecko-weighs-sale-for-around-usd500-million-sources-say) reports. 

### What's the scoop?
- **Bankers Hired: **CoinDesk says the firm has hired investment bank Moelis to advise on the sale, thought neither the bank nor the firm gave official comment to CoinDesk.
- **Comparing Competitors:** CoinGecko competitor CoinMarketCap was acquired by Binance in 2020 for up to $400M in stock, reports at the time said.
- **Crypto M&A Surge:** Disclosed crypto sector deals reached [$8.6B across 133 transactions in 2025](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/13/crypto-data-platform-coingecko-weighs-sale-for-around-usd500-million-sources-say), surpassing the combined total of the previous four years.