The collapse of Stripe and Advent International’s $53 billion bid for PayPal in late August 2026 underpins the 95% market-implied probability that no acquisition occurs this year. PayPal’s board rejected the $60.50-per-share offer as inadequate amid a widening valuation gap, regulatory and financing concerns, and diverging views on the company’s improving performance under new CEO Enrique Lores. With talks abandoned, PayPal shares have returned to pre-bid levels near $52–53, reflecting trader consensus that Stripe—valued at $159 billion in its February tender offer—will prioritize organic growth and its own potential IPO path over a complex, high-premium leveraged buyout. Antitrust scrutiny of combining two major payments processors further reduces near-term odds. While a surprise sweetened bid before year-end remains a low-probability tail risk, the absence of fresh negotiations or catalysts leaves the market pricing in a near-certain outcome.
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$91,031 Vol.
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31. Dez. 2026
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5% Chance
$91,031 Vol.
$91,031 Vol.
31. Dez. 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that Paypal will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with Stripe by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying acquisition or acquisition announcement must include the acquisition of a controlling interest in Paypal by Stripe. A "controlling interest" is defined as an ownership stake sufficient to control the company's strategic decisions, typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting rights, governance rights, board control, or other mechanisms. Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest, such as minority stake purchases, will not count.
An announcement of a qualifying acquisition or merger by Paypal or Paypal and Stripe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Paypal and Stripe, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The collapse of Stripe and Advent International’s $53 billion bid for PayPal in late August 2026 underpins the 95% market-implied probability that no acquisition occurs this year. PayPal’s board rejected the $60.50-per-share offer as inadequate amid a widening valuation gap, regulatory and financing concerns, and diverging views on the company’s improving performance under new CEO Enrique Lores. With talks abandoned, PayPal shares have returned to pre-bid levels near $52–53, reflecting trader consensus that Stripe—valued at $159 billion in its February tender offer—will prioritize organic growth and its own potential IPO path over a complex, high-premium leveraged buyout. Antitrust scrutiny of combining two major payments processors further reduces near-term odds. While a surprise sweetened bid before year-end remains a low-probability tail risk, the absence of fresh negotiations or catalysts leaves the market pricing in a near-certain outcome.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that Paypal will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with Stripe by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying acquisition or acquisition announcement must include the acquisition of a controlling interest in Paypal by Stripe. A "controlling interest" is defined as an ownership stake sufficient to control the company's strategic decisions, typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting rights, governance rights, board control, or other mechanisms. Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest, such as minority stake purchases, will not count.
An announcement of a qualifying acquisition or merger by Paypal or Paypal and Stripe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Paypal and Stripe, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A qualifying acquisition or acquisition announcement must include the acquisition of a controlling interest in Paypal by Stripe. A "controlling interest" is defined as an ownership stake sufficient to control the company's strategic decisions, typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting rights, governance rights, board control, or other mechanisms. Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest, such as minority stake purchases, will not count.
An announcement of a qualifying acquisition or merger by Paypal or Paypal and Stripe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Paypal and Stripe, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Markt eröffnet: Feb 24, 2026, 5:35 PM ET
Volumen
$91,031Enddatum
1. Jan. 2027Markt eröffnet
Feb 24, 2026, 5:35 PM ETAbwickler
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that Paypal will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with Stripe by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying acquisition or acquisition announcement must include the acquisition of a controlling interest in Paypal by Stripe. A "controlling interest" is defined as an ownership stake sufficient to control the company's strategic decisions, typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting rights, governance rights, board control, or other mechanisms. Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest, such as minority stake purchases, will not count.
An announcement of a qualifying acquisition or merger by Paypal or Paypal and Stripe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Paypal and Stripe, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The collapse of Stripe and Advent International’s $53 billion bid for PayPal in late August 2026 underpins the 95% market-implied probability that no acquisition occurs this year. PayPal’s board rejected the $60.50-per-share offer as inadequate amid a widening valuation gap, regulatory and financing concerns, and diverging views on the company’s improving performance under new CEO Enrique Lores. With talks abandoned, PayPal shares have returned to pre-bid levels near $52–53, reflecting trader consensus that Stripe—valued at $159 billion in its February tender offer—will prioritize organic growth and its own potential IPO path over a complex, high-premium leveraged buyout. Antitrust scrutiny of combining two major payments processors further reduces near-term odds. While a surprise sweetened bid before year-end remains a low-probability tail risk, the absence of fresh negotiations or catalysts leaves the market pricing in a near-certain outcome.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that Paypal will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with Stripe by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying acquisition or acquisition announcement must include the acquisition of a controlling interest in Paypal by Stripe. A "controlling interest" is defined as an ownership stake sufficient to control the company's strategic decisions, typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting rights, governance rights, board control, or other mechanisms. Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest, such as minority stake purchases, will not count.
An announcement of a qualifying acquisition or merger by Paypal or Paypal and Stripe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Paypal and Stripe, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A qualifying acquisition or acquisition announcement must include the acquisition of a controlling interest in Paypal by Stripe. A "controlling interest" is defined as an ownership stake sufficient to control the company's strategic decisions, typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting rights, governance rights, board control, or other mechanisms. Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest, such as minority stake purchases, will not count.
An announcement of a qualifying acquisition or merger by Paypal or Paypal and Stripe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Paypal and Stripe, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volumen
$91,031Enddatum
1. Jan. 2027Markt eröffnet
Feb 24, 2026, 5:35 PM ETAbwickler
0x65070BE91...The collapse of Stripe and Advent International’s $53 billion bid for PayPal in late August 2026 underpins the 95% market-implied probability that no acquisition occurs this year. PayPal’s board rejected the $60.50-per-share offer as inadequate amid a widening valuation gap, regulatory and financing concerns, and diverging views on the company’s improving performance under new CEO Enrique Lores. With talks abandoned, PayPal shares have returned to pre-bid levels near $52–53, reflecting trader consensus that Stripe—valued at $159 billion in its February tender offer—will prioritize organic growth and its own potential IPO path over a complex, high-premium leveraged buyout. Antitrust scrutiny of combining two major payments processors further reduces near-term odds. While a surprise sweetened bid before year-end remains a low-probability tail risk, the absence of fresh negotiations or catalysts leaves the market pricing in a near-certain outcome.
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