Will Paypal Be Acquired By Stripe before 2027?

Market context

Market opened

Jul 27, 2026, 10:24 AM ET

Trading closes

Dec 31, 2926, 11:59 PM ET

Resolution source

official communications from PayPal and Stripe

Outcomes

Yes · No

Rules

This market will resolve to "Yes" if, by 11:59 PM ET on December 31, 2026, it is officially announced that Stripe has acquired, is acquiring, or will acquire PayPal, or that the two companies are merging. If no such announcement has been made by that deadline, this market will resolve to "No." To qualify, the acquisition or announced acquisition must result in Stripe obtaining a controlling interest in PayPal. A controlling interest means ownership or control sufficient to direct the company's strategic decisions, typically through ownership of more than 50% of the company's equity, or an equivalent level of control through voting rights, governance rights, board control, or other mechanisms. Acquisitions or investments that do not transfer a controlling interest, including minority stake purchases, will not qualify. An official announcement from PayPal, or jointly from PayPal and Stripe, confirming a qualifying acquisition or merger is sufficient for this market to resolve to "Yes," even if the announced transaction is never completed. The primary resolution source will be official communications from PayPal and Stripe. If those are unavailable or insufficient, a consensus of credible reporting may be used to determine the outcome.