Bakkt

Bakkt - Institutional Digital Asset Infrastructure

Company Overview

Founded in 2018 by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, Bakkt is a publicly-traded (NYSE: BKKT) digital asset infrastructure provider offering regulated platforms for cryptocurrency trading, custody, and integration services. With backing from Microsoft, Starbucks, and Boston Consulting Group, Bakkt delivers institutional-grade cryptocurrency solutions built on a foundation in traditional finance.

Core Products

BakktX

A U.S.-regulated crypto trading venue leveraging deep industry infrastructure and credit facilities. Provides institutional-grade execution with regulatory compliance across all 50 states.

Brokerage Services

Full-stack brokerage solution with deep liquidity network and comprehensive APIs, licensed to operate in all 50 states through BitLicenses and Money Transmission Licenses.

Custody Services

Institutional-grade digital asset custody with regular third-party audits and enterprise security architecture.

Crypto Onramps

Integration capabilities enabling businesses to activate cryptocurrency strategies through turnkey onramp solutions.

Unique Selling Points

Traditional Finance Foundation

• Founded by ICE (NYSE parent company)
• Publicly traded on NYSE (BKKT)
• Built with traditional finance compliance standards

Regulatory Leadership

• Licensed in all 50 U.S. states
• BitLicenses and MTL licenses
• Regular third-party audits

2024 Performance

• Record $1.78B Q4 2024 trading volume
• Institutional-grade infrastructure serving major enterprises

Leadership

• Gavin Michael (CEO, former Citigroup executive)
• Akshay Naheta (Co-CEO, appointed 2025)

Why Choose Bakkt

Bakkt combines the regulatory expertise and infrastructure of traditional finance with cryptocurrency innovation. As a publicly-traded company backed by ICE, Bakkt provides the compliance, transparency, and institutional credibility enterprises require.