The recent collapse of Stripe and Advent International’s $53 billion bid for PayPal in late August 2026 underpins the 94.6% market-implied probability that no acquisition occurs this year. PayPal’s board rejected the $60.50-per-share offer as inadequate, citing a valuation gap and potential antitrust and financing hurdles for combining the two large payments processors. Subsequent Q2 earnings beats and an improved outlook have bolstered PayPal’s independent turnaround under CEO Enrique Lores, reducing pressure to sell. With only months remaining in 2026 and no active negotiations, a completed deal faces steep timing and execution barriers. While a surprise renewed bid at a materially higher price cannot be ruled out, the breakdown in talks and PayPal’s stronger negotiating position align with traders’ strong consensus against a transaction by year-end.
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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 recent collapse of Stripe and Advent International’s $53 billion bid for PayPal in late August 2026 underpins the 94.6% market-implied probability that no acquisition occurs this year. PayPal’s board rejected the $60.50-per-share offer as inadequate, citing a valuation gap and potential antitrust and financing hurdles for combining the two large payments processors. Subsequent Q2 earnings beats and an improved outlook have bolstered PayPal’s independent turnaround under CEO Enrique Lores, reducing pressure to sell. With only months remaining in 2026 and no active negotiations, a completed deal faces steep timing and execution barriers. While a surprise renewed bid at a materially higher price cannot be ruled out, the breakdown in talks and PayPal’s stronger negotiating position align with traders’ strong consensus against a transaction by year-end.
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.
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Feb 24, 2026, 5:35 PM ETResolver
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 recent collapse of Stripe and Advent International’s $53 billion bid for PayPal in late August 2026 underpins the 94.6% market-implied probability that no acquisition occurs this year. PayPal’s board rejected the $60.50-per-share offer as inadequate, citing a valuation gap and potential antitrust and financing hurdles for combining the two large payments processors. Subsequent Q2 earnings beats and an improved outlook have bolstered PayPal’s independent turnaround under CEO Enrique Lores, reducing pressure to sell. With only months remaining in 2026 and no active negotiations, a completed deal faces steep timing and execution barriers. While a surprise renewed bid at a materially higher price cannot be ruled out, the breakdown in talks and PayPal’s stronger negotiating position align with traders’ strong consensus against a transaction by year-end.
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.
Volume
$90,836End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Feb 24, 2026, 5:35 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The recent collapse of Stripe and Advent International’s $53 billion bid for PayPal in late August 2026 underpins the 94.6% market-implied probability that no acquisition occurs this year. PayPal’s board rejected the $60.50-per-share offer as inadequate, citing a valuation gap and potential antitrust and financing hurdles for combining the two large payments processors. Subsequent Q2 earnings beats and an improved outlook have bolstered PayPal’s independent turnaround under CEO Enrique Lores, reducing pressure to sell. With only months remaining in 2026 and no active negotiations, a completed deal faces steep timing and execution barriers. While a surprise renewed bid at a materially higher price cannot be ruled out, the breakdown in talks and PayPal’s stronger negotiating position align with traders’ strong consensus against a transaction by year-end.
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