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Jul 24, 2026

LMAX Group explores sale or IPO at up to $5 billion valuation with Morgan Stanley, KBW as advisors

Institutional crypto and FX trading platform LMAX Group is exploring strategic alternatives including a potential sale, IPO, or SPAC merger, with Morgan Stanley and KBW serving as advisors. The London-based firm, which reported $8.2 trillion in trading volume, could seek a valuation of up to $5 billion, with Nasdaq reportedly the preferred listing venue.

Jul 24, 2026·6 sources
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  • ▪LMAX Group operates institutional trading venues for foreign exchange and digital assets, catering to banks, brokers, hedge funds, and asset managers.
  • ▪The potential $5 billion valuation represents a fivefold increase from July 2021, when J.C. Flowers acquired a 30% stake for $300 million, valuing LMAX Group at $1 billion
  • ▪LMAX Group launched a 24/7 multi-asset exchange in February 2026 to support foreign exchange, digital assets, commodities, and tokenized securities.

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