Stripe's Valuation Surpasses $159 Billion, Cementing Fintech Leadership
According to the latest Bloomberg report, Stripe has achieved a valuation of $159 billion through a recent employee stock buyback offer. This represents a significant increase from previous valuations, highlighting strong market confidence in its business model and continued dominance in the fintech space.
No IPO Plans, Focus on Long-Term Growth
Despite ongoing speculation about a potential IPO, co-founder and president John Collison has clearly stated that going public is not on the current agenda. Stripe intends to remain a private company, prioritizing long-term innovation and strategic development over short-term gains.
Accelerating Crypto Expansion with Strategic Acquisitions
In recent years, Stripe has aggressively expanded its crypto payment capabilities. The company has completed acquisitions of key players like a stablecoin orchestration platform and a digital wallet provider. Additionally, it launched its own blockchain initiative, signaling deeper investment in the digital currency ecosystem.
Stablecoin Payments Market Doubles
In its annual letter, Stripe revealed that its gross payment volume reached $1.9 trillion in 2025, representing a 34% year-over-year increase. The stablecoin payment market has also more than doubled, reaching approximately $400 billion. Around 60% of these transactions are now business-to-business, with transaction volumes growing more than fourfold within the same period.
- Valuation jumps to $159 billion
- No immediate plans for an IPO
- Expansion into crypto payments accelerates
- Transaction volumes grow over 4x