Is the M&A Boom Real? BCG Says Yes at the Top, Not Below $1 Billion

Crypto Insight Summary: Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) value ran 11% above its 10-year average in the first eight months of 2026, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The gains sit almost entirely at the top of the market. Deal volumes below $1 billion remain under longer-term norms. Megadeals Clear a Record Set in 2021 Aggregate deal value Crypto Insight Analysis: Direction: Neutral Impact: No Impact Horizon: Short-term (1-3 days) Reasoning: M&A activity concentrated at the top doesn't directly affect crypto markets.